Coombabah State School vs Labrador State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coombabah State School
Coombabah · Government primary · Prep-6
730 students · ICSEA 1009
Labrador State School
Labrador · Government primary · Prep-6
670 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Coombabah State School Coombabah QLD | Labrador State School Labrador QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #301 of 804 | #434 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2532 of 4,908 | #3236 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 730 | 670 |
| Girls / boys | 365 / 365 | 307 / 363 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Coombabah 4216 | Labrador 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coombabahss.eq.edu.au | labradorss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coombabah State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 42.7).
- •Coombabah State School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coombabah State School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 670.
- •Coombabah State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
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 Coombabah State School better than Labrador State School?
On the Success Index, Coombabah State School ranks higher (52.3 vs 42.7 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 Coombabah State School and Labrador State School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Coombabah and Labrador in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coombabah State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Labrador State School has 14.1.
How do Coombabah State School and Labrador State School rank in QLD?
Coombabah State School is 301st of 804 and Labrador State School is 434th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.