Cooran State School vs Emu Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 183 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooran State School
Cooran · Government primary · Prep-6
139 students · ICSEA 1014
Emu Creek State School
East Greenmount · Government primary · Prep-6
42 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Cooran State School Cooran QLD | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2636 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 139 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 72 | 20 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +75% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Cooran 4569 | East Greenmount 4359 |
| Council area | Noosa | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cooranss.eq.edu.au | emucreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cooran State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 49.5).
- •Emu Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooran State School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 42.
- •Emu Creek State School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -10%).
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 Cooran State School better than Emu Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Cooran State School ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.5 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 Cooran State School and Emu Creek State School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Cooran and East Greenmount in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooran State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emu Creek State School has 15.0.
How do Cooran State School and Emu Creek State School rank in QLD?
Cooran State School is 317th of 804 and Emu Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.