Coomera Springs State School vs Gainsborough State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coomera Springs State School
Upper Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
654 students · ICSEA 999
Gainsborough State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Coomera Springs State School Upper Coomera QLD | Gainsborough State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #466 of 804 | #411 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3403 of 4,908 | #3107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 654 | 849 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 355 | 413 / 436 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 142 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 55.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Upper Coomera 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au | gainsboroughss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gainsborough State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 40.3).
- •Gainsborough State School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coomera Springs State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Gainsborough State School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 654.
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 Coomera Springs State School better than Gainsborough State School?
On the Success Index, Gainsborough State School ranks higher (44.6 vs 40.3 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 Coomera Springs State School and Gainsborough State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Coomera and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomera Springs State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gainsborough State School has 15.4.
How do Coomera Springs State School and Gainsborough State School rank in QLD?
Coomera Springs State School is 466th of 804 and Gainsborough State School is 411th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.