Coomera Springs State School vs Yarwun State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 495 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
Yarwun State School
Yarwun · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Coomera Springs State School Upper Coomera QLD | Yarwun State School Yarwun QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #466 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3403 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 654 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 355 | 33 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +66% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Upper Coomera 4209 | Yarwun 4694 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | coomeraspringsss.eq.edu.au | yarwunss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yarwun State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 40.3).
- •Coomera Springs State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Coomera Springs State School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 63.
- •Yarwun State School has grown faster over five years (66% vs -28%).
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 Yarwun State School?
On the Success Index, Yarwun State School ranks higher (45.4 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 Yarwun State School?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Upper Coomera and Yarwun in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomera Springs State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarwun State School has 15.4.
How do Coomera Springs State School and Yarwun State School rank in QLD?
Coomera Springs State School is 466th of 804 and Yarwun State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.