Canungra State School vs Southport State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canungra State School
Canungra · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1012
Southport State School
Southport · Government primary · Prep-6
538 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Canungra State School Canungra QLD | Southport State School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 804 | #284 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2400 of 4,908 | #2450 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 538 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 255 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 36.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Canungra 4275 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | canungrass.eq.edu.au | southportss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.1 vs 53.5).
- •Canungra State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Southport State School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 384.
- •Canungra State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
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 Canungra State School better than Southport State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canungra State School and Southport State School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Canungra and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canungra State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southport State School has 14.8.
How do Canungra State School and Southport State School rank in QLD?
Canungra State School is 279th of 804 and Southport State School is 284th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.