Carbrook State School vs Eagleby South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
Eagleby South State School
Eagleby · Government primary · Prep-6
471 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD | Eagleby South State School Eagleby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 804 | #704 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3006 of 4,908 | #4577 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 471 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 234 / 237 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 30% |
| Suburb | Carbrook 4130 | Eagleby 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carbrookss.eq.edu.au | eaglebysouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carbrook State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 23.8).
- •Carbrook State School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eagleby South State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Eagleby South State School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 333.
- •Eagleby South State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
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 Carbrook State School better than Eagleby South State School?
On the Success Index, Carbrook State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 23.8 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 Carbrook State School and Eagleby South State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Carbrook and Eagleby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carbrook State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eagleby South State School has 11.3.
How do Carbrook State School and Eagleby South State School rank in QLD?
Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 and Eagleby South State School is 704th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.