Emu Creek State School vs Ramsay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.1 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
Ramsay State School
Ramsay · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Emu Creek State School East Greenmount QLD | Ramsay State School Ramsay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 42 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 22 | 27 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +75% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Greenmount 4359 | Ramsay 4358 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emucreekss.eq.edu.au | ramsayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ramsay State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.2 vs 49.5).
- •Ramsay State School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emu Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Ramsay State School is the larger school with 45 students compared with 42.
- •Emu Creek State School has grown faster over five years (75% vs -6%).
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 Ramsay State School?
On the Success Index, Ramsay State School ranks higher (56.2 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 Ramsay State School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between East Greenmount and Ramsay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Creek State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ramsay State School has 16.1.
How do Emu Creek State School and Ramsay State School rank in QLD?
Emu Creek State School is unranked and Ramsay State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.