Canungra State School vs Tamborine Mountain State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 9.8 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
Tamborine Mountain State High School
Tamborine Mountain · Government high school · 7-12
943 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Canungra State School Canungra QLD | Tamborine Mountain State High School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 804 | #89 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2400 of 4,908 | #636 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 384 | 943 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 448 / 495 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 40.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Canungra 4275 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | canungrass.eq.edu.au | tamborinemtnshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.1 vs 54.7).
- •Tamborine Mountain State High School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamborine Mountain State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Tamborine Mountain State High School is the larger school with 943 students compared with 384.
- •Canungra State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Tamborine Mountain State High 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 Tamborine Mountain State High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Canungra and Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canungra State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamborine Mountain State High School has 13.3.
How do Canungra State School and Tamborine Mountain State High School rank in QLD?
Canungra State School is 279th of 804 and Tamborine Mountain State High School is 89th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.