Earnshaw State College vs Virginia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Virginia State School
Virginia · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | Virginia State School Virginia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | #92 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | #950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 803 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 231 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 64 |
| 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 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Virginia 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | virginiass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Virginia State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 46.5).
- •Virginia State School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earnshaw State College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.2).
- •Earnshaw State College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 469.
- •Virginia 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 Virginia State School?
On the Success Index, Virginia 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 Virginia State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Virginia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virginia State School has 15.2.
How do Earnshaw State College and Virginia State School rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and Virginia State School is 92nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.