Eatons Hill State School vs Gumdale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eatons Hill State School
Eatons Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
977 students · ICSEA 1060
Gumdale State School
Gumdale · Government primary · Prep-6
1,152 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Eatons Hill State School Eatons Hill QLD | Gumdale State School Gumdale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #215 of 804 | #194 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1940 of 4,908 | #1795 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 977 | 1,152 |
| Girls / boys | 459 / 518 | 530 / 622 |
| Foundation intake | 132 | 196 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.2 | 71.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.2 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eatons Hill 4037 | Gumdale 4154 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eatonshillss.eq.edu.au | gumdaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gumdale State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 59.8).
- •Eatons Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •Gumdale State School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 977.
- •Gumdale State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -12%).
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 Eatons Hill State School better than Gumdale State School?
On the Success Index, Gumdale State School ranks higher (61.5 vs 59.8 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 Eatons Hill State School and Gumdale State School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Eatons Hill and Gumdale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eatons Hill State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gumdale State School has 16.2.
How do Eatons Hill State School and Gumdale State School rank in QLD?
Eatons Hill State School is 215th of 804 and Gumdale State School is 194th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.