Emu Creek State School vs Haden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 62 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
Haden State School
Haden · Government primary · Prep-6
12 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD | Haden State School Haden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 12 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 22 | 7 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | East Greenmount 4359 | Haden 4353 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emucreekss.eq.edu.au | hadenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.5 vs 48.8).
- •Emu Creek State School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 12.
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 Haden State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emu Creek State School and Haden State School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between East Greenmount and Haden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Emu Creek State School and Haden State School rank in QLD?
Emu Creek State School is unranked and Haden State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.