Emu Creek State School vs Golden Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 158 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emu Creek State School
East Greenmount · Government primary · Prep-6
42 students · ICSEA 1015
Golden Beach State School
Golden Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD | Golden Beach State School Golden Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #311 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2577 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 22 | 274 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 22.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Greenmount 4359 | Golden Beach 4551 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | emucreekss.eq.edu.au | goldenbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Golden Beach State School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 49.5).
- •Golden Beach State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Golden Beach State School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 42.
- •Emu Creek State School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -10%).
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 Emu Creek State School better than Golden Beach State School?
On the Success Index, Golden Beach State School ranks higher (51.6 vs 49.5 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 Emu Creek State School and Golden Beach State School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between East Greenmount and Golden Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Creek State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Golden Beach State School has 13.5.
How do Emu Creek State School and Golden Beach State School rank in QLD?
Emu Creek State School is unranked and Golden Beach State School is 311th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.