Conondale State School vs Esk State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Conondale State School
Conondale · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 970
Esk State School
Esk · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Conondale State School Conondale QLD | Esk State School Esk QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #488 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3515 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 47 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 23 | 63 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Conondale 4552 | Esk 4312 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | conondaless.eq.edu.au | eskss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Esk State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 37.4).
- •Esk State School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 47.
- •Esk State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -32%).
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 Conondale State School better than Esk State School?
On the Success Index, Esk State School ranks higher (38.8 vs 37.4 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 Conondale State School and Esk State School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Conondale and Esk in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Conondale State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Esk State School has 14.6.
How do Conondale State School and Esk State School rank in QLD?
Conondale State School is unranked and Esk State School is 488th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.