Coolangatta State School vs The Village School Gold Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolangatta State School
Coolangatta · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 989
The Village School Gold Coast
Coolangatta · Independent primary · Prep-6
88 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Coolangatta State School Coolangatta QLD | The Village School Gold Coast Coolangatta QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 804 | #161 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2431 of 4,908 | #1604 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 285 | 88 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 144 | 45 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 3% |
| Suburb | Coolangatta 4225 | Coolangatta 4225 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coolangattass.eq.edu.au | www.thevillageschoolgoldcoast.com.au |
The verdict
- •The Village School Gold Coast scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 53.7).
- •The Village School Gold Coast has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coolangatta State School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 88.
- •Coolangatta State School is a government school while The Village School Gold Coast 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 Coolangatta State School better than The Village School Gold Coast?
On the Success Index, The Village School Gold Coast ranks higher (63.5 vs 53.7 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 Coolangatta State School and The Village School Gold Coast?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coolangatta and Coolangatta in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolangatta State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Village School Gold Coast has 13.3.
How do Coolangatta State School and The Village School Gold Coast rank in QLD?
Coolangatta State School is 283rd of 804 and The Village School Gold Coast is 161st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.