Canterbury College vs Edens Landing State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury College
Waterford · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,502 students · ICSEA 1076
Edens Landing State School
Edens Landing · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Canterbury College Waterford QLD | Edens Landing State School Edens Landing QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 275 | #458 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #419 of 1,259 | #3372 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,502 | 776 |
| Girls / boys | 767 / 735 | 391 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 124 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 116.7 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Waterford 4133 | Edens Landing 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canterbury.qld.edu.au/ | edenslandingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury College scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 40.7).
- •Canterbury College has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Canterbury College is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 776.
- •Canterbury College is a independent school while Edens Landing State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canterbury College better than Edens Landing State School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury College ranks higher (62.2 vs 40.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canterbury College and Edens Landing State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Edens Landing in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edens Landing State School has 13.9.
How do Canterbury College and Edens Landing State School rank in QLD?
Canterbury College is 77th of 275 and Edens Landing State School is 458th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.