Edens Landing State School vs St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edens Landing State School
Edens Landing · Government primary · Prep-6
776 students · ICSEA 968
St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School
Beenleigh · Catholic primary · Prep-6
518 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Edens Landing State School Edens Landing QLD | St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School Beenleigh QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #458 of 804 | #260 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3372 of 4,908 | #2309 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 518 |
| Girls / boys | 391 / 385 | 283 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Edens Landing 4207 | Beenleigh 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edenslandingss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbeenleigh.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 40.7).
- •St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edens Landing State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Edens Landing State School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 518.
- •St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 12%).
- •Edens Landing State School is a government school while St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial 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 Edens Landing State School better than St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School ranks higher (55.2 vs 40.7 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 Edens Landing State School and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Edens Landing and Beenleigh in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edens Landing State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School has 14.9.
How do Edens Landing State School and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School rank in QLD?
Edens Landing State School is 458th of 804 and St Joseph's Tobruk Memorial School is 260th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.