Edens Landing State School vs Waterford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 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
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Edens Landing State School Edens Landing QLD | Waterford State School Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #458 of 804 | #504 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3372 of 4,908 | #3585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 776 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 391 / 385 | 246 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 124 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Edens Landing 4207 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | edenslandingss.eq.edu.au | waterfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edens Landing State School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 37.8).
- •Edens Landing State School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edens Landing State School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 532.
- •Edens Landing State School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
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 Waterford State School?
On the Success Index, Edens Landing State School ranks higher (40.7 vs 37.8 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 Edens Landing State School and Waterford State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Edens Landing and Waterford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edens Landing State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford State School has 14.0.
How do Edens Landing State School and Waterford State School rank in QLD?
Edens Landing State School is 458th of 804 and Waterford State School is 504th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.