Coalstoun Lakes State School vs Cooroy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 136 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coalstoun Lakes State School
Coalstoun Lakes · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1006
Cooroy State School
Cooroy · Government primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Coalstoun Lakes State School Coalstoun Lakes QLD | Cooroy State School Cooroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #436 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 172 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Coalstoun Lakes 4621 | Cooroy 4563 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coalstounlakesss.eq.edu.au | cooroyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 42.5).
- •Cooroy State School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 28.
- •Coalstoun Lakes State School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -30%).
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 Coalstoun Lakes State School better than Cooroy State School?
On the Success Index, Coalstoun Lakes State School ranks higher (48.3 vs 42.5 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 Coalstoun Lakes State School and Cooroy State School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Coalstoun Lakes and Cooroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coalstoun Lakes State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooroy State School has 14.4.
How do Coalstoun Lakes State School and Cooroy State School rank in QLD?
Coalstoun Lakes State School is unranked and Cooroy State School is 436th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.