Currumbin State School vs St Augustine's Parish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
St Augustine's Parish Primary School
Currumbin Waters · Catholic primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Currumbin State School Currumbin QLD | St Augustine's Parish Primary School Currumbin Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #334 of 804 | #134 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2731 of 4,908 | #1343 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,144 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 504 / 640 | 250 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | 170 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 32.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Currumbin 4223 | Currumbin Waters 4223 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | currumbinss.eq.edu.au | www.sa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 49.5).
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Currumbin State School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 482.
- •Currumbin State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -12%).
- •Currumbin State School is a government school while St Augustine's Parish Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Augustine's Parish Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish Primary School ranks higher (66.4 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 St Augustine's Parish Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Currumbin and Currumbin Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currumbin State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Parish Primary School has 14.7.
How do Currumbin State School and St Augustine's Parish Primary School rank in QLD?
Currumbin State School is 334th of 804 and St Augustine's Parish Primary School is 134th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.