Earnshaw State College vs Northgate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earnshaw State College
Banyo · Government combined · Prep-12
803 students · ICSEA 1010
Northgate State School
Nundah · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | Northgate State School Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | #91 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | #949 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 803 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 161 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | northgatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northgate State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 46.5).
- •Northgate State School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earnshaw State College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •Earnshaw State College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 326.
- •Northgate State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Earnshaw State College better than Northgate State School?
On the Success Index, Northgate State School ranks higher (70.8 vs 46.5 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 Earnshaw State College and Northgate State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northgate State School has 14.4.
How do Earnshaw State College and Northgate State School rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and Northgate State School is 91st of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.