Elanora State High School vs Tallebudgera State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora State High School
Elanora · Government high school · 7-12
949 students · ICSEA 1023
Tallebudgera State School
Tallebudgera · Government primary · Prep-6
751 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Elanora State High School Elanora QLD | Tallebudgera State School Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 269 | #104 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #541 of 1,472 | #1027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 949 | 751 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 524 | 337 / 414 |
| Foundation intake | – | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Elanora 4221 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorashs.eq.edu.au | tallebudgerass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tallebudgera State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 58.9).
- •Tallebudgera State School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elanora State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Elanora State High School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 751.
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 Elanora State High School better than Tallebudgera State School?
On the Success Index, Tallebudgera State School ranks higher (69.9 vs 58.9 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 Elanora State High School and Tallebudgera State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elanora and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallebudgera State School has 15.0.
How do Elanora State High School and Tallebudgera State School rank in QLD?
Elanora State High School is 71st of 269 and Tallebudgera State School is 104th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.