Conondale State School vs My Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 10.0 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
My Independent School
Beerwah · Independent high school · 7-11
69 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Conondale State School Conondale QLD | My Independent School Beerwah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 47 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 23 | 35 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 15 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +245% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 5.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Conondale 4552 | Beerwah 4519 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | conondaless.eq.edu.au | mis.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •My Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 37.4).
- •My Independent School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •My Independent School has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.7).
- •My Independent School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 47.
- •My Independent School has grown faster over five years (245% vs -32%).
- •Conondale State School is a government school while My Independent School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 My Independent School?
On the Success Index, My Independent School ranks higher (49.6 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 My Independent School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Conondale and Beerwah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Conondale State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and My Independent School has 5.8.
How do Conondale State School and My Independent School rank in QLD?
Conondale State School is unranked and My Independent School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.