Emu Creek State School vs Helensvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 137 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
Helensvale State School
Helensvale · Government primary · Prep-6
871 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD | Helensvale State School Helensvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #341 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2770 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 871 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 22 | 432 / 439 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 67.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 28.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | East Greenmount 4359 | Helensvale 4212 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | emucreekss.eq.edu.au | helensvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.5 vs 48.9).
- •Helensvale State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Helensvale State School is the larger school with 871 students compared with 42.
- •Emu Creek State School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -15%).
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 Helensvale 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 Helensvale State School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between East Greenmount and Helensvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Creek State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Helensvale State School has 13.0.
How do Emu Creek State School and Helensvale State School rank in QLD?
Emu Creek State School is unranked and Helensvale State School is 341st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.