Emu Park State School vs Flagstone 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.
Emu Park State School
Emu Park · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 950
Flagstone State School
Flagstone · Government primary · Prep-6
906 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Emu Park State School Emu Park QLD | Flagstone State School Flagstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #583 of 804 | #638 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4029 of 4,908 | #4319 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 906 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 278 | 433 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 53.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 12% |
| Suburb | Emu Park 4710 | Flagstone 4280 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | emuparkss.eq.edu.au | flagstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emu Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 27.4).
- •Emu Park State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •Flagstone State School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 499.
- •Flagstone State School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 5%).
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 Park State School better than Flagstone State School?
On the Success Index, Emu Park State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 27.4 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 Park State School and Flagstone State School?
About 549 km in a straight line, between Emu Park and Flagstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emu Park State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Flagstone State School has 17.1.
How do Emu Park State School and Flagstone State School rank in QLD?
Emu Park State School is 583rd of 804 and Flagstone State School is 638th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.