Cooroy State School vs Eumundi State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cooroy State School
Cooroy · Government primary · Prep-6
336 students · ICSEA 1006
Eumundi State School
Eumundi · Government primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Cooroy State School Cooroy QLD | Eumundi State School Eumundi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #436 of 804 | #240 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3249 of 4,908 | #2102 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 336 | 578 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 164 | 296 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 38.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cooroy 4563 | Eumundi 4562 |
| Council area | Noosa | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cooroyss.eq.edu.au | eumundiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eumundi State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 42.5).
- •Eumundi State School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cooroy State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Eumundi State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 336.
- •Eumundi State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -30%).
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 Cooroy State School better than Eumundi State School?
On the Success Index, Eumundi State School ranks higher (57.8 vs 42.5 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 Cooroy State School and Eumundi State School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Cooroy and Eumundi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cooroy State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eumundi State School has 15.1.
How do Cooroy State School and Eumundi State School rank in QLD?
Cooroy State School is 436th of 804 and Eumundi State School is 240th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.