Currumbin State School vs Prairie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1207 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currumbin State School
Currumbin · Government primary · Prep-6
1,144 students · ICSEA 1017
Prairie State School
Prairie · Government primary · Prep-6
13 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Currumbin State School Currumbin QLD | Prairie State School Prairie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2731 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 504 / 640 | 6 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 170 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Currumbin 4223 | Prairie 4816 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Flinders (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | currumbinss.eq.edu.au | prairiess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prairie State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 49.5).
- •Currumbin State School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 13.
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 Currumbin State School better than Prairie State School?
On the Success Index, Prairie State School ranks higher (57.7 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 Currumbin State School and Prairie State School?
About 1207 km in a straight line, between Currumbin and Prairie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Currumbin State School and Prairie State School rank in QLD?
Currumbin State School is 334th of 804 and Prairie State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.