Currimundi State School vs Meridan State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currimundi State School
Currimundi · Government primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 1041
Meridan State College
Meridan Plains · Government combined · Prep-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Currimundi State School Currimundi QLD | Meridan State College Meridan Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 804 | #188 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1526 of 4,908 | #887 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 619 | 1,795 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 327 | 917 / 878 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 191 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 145.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 58.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Currimundi 4551 | Meridan Plains 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | currimundiss.eq.edu.au | meridansc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Currimundi State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 38.5).
- •Currimundi State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meridan State College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Meridan State College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 619.
- •Currimundi State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -34%).
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 Currimundi State School better than Meridan State College?
On the Success Index, Currimundi State School ranks higher (64.2 vs 38.5 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 Currimundi State School and Meridan State College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Currimundi and Meridan Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currimundi State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meridan State College has 12.3.
How do Currimundi State School and Meridan State College rank in QLD?
Currimundi State School is 153rd of 804 and Meridan State College is 188th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.