Emerald North State School vs Emerald State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 595 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald North State School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
314 students · ICSEA 878
Emerald State High School
Emerald · Government high school · 7-12
847 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Emerald North State School Emerald QLD | Emerald State High School Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #657 of 804 | #236 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4359 of 4,908 | #1326 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 314 | 847 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 154 | 419 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 10% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Emerald 4720 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | emeraldnorthss.eq.edu.au | emeraldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emerald North State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 24.4).
- •Emerald State High School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emerald North State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Emerald State High School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 314.
- •Emerald North State School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 4%).
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 Emerald North State School better than Emerald State High School?
On the Success Index, Emerald North State School ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.4 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 Emerald North State School and Emerald State High School?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Emerald and Emerald in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald North State School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emerald State High School has 12.1.
How do Emerald North State School and Emerald State High School rank in QLD?
Emerald North State School is 657th of 804 and Emerald State High School is 236th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.