Emerald State School vs Jondaryan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 549 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald State School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 948
Jondaryan State School
Jondaryan · Government primary · Prep-6
41 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Emerald State School Emerald QLD | Jondaryan State School Jondaryan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #631 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4281 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 41 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 146 | 18 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Jondaryan 4403 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emeraldss.eq.edu.au | jondaryanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jondaryan State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 27.9).
- •Emerald State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.8).
- •Emerald State School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 41.
- •Jondaryan State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 State School better than Jondaryan State School?
On the Success Index, Jondaryan State School ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.9 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 Emerald State School and Jondaryan State School?
About 549 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Jondaryan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jondaryan State School has 15.8.
How do Emerald State School and Jondaryan State School rank in QLD?
Emerald State School is 631st of 804 and Jondaryan State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.