Cooran State School vs Jambin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 345 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
Jambin State School
Smoky Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Cooran State School Cooran QLD | Jambin State School Smoky Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 52 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 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 72 | 18 / 14 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cooran 4569 | Smoky Creek 4702 |
| Council area | Noosa | Banana |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cooranss.eq.edu.au | jambinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jambin State School scores higher on the Success Index (51.9 vs 50.8).
- •Jambin State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •Cooran State School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 32.
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 Jambin State School?
On the Success Index, Jambin State School ranks higher (51.9 vs 50.8 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 Jambin State School?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Cooran and Smoky Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooran State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jambin State School has 10.7.
How do Cooran State School and Jambin State School rank in QLD?
Cooran State School is 317th of 804 and Jambin State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.