Emu Park State School vs Keppel Sands State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.4 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
Keppel Sands State School
Keppel Sands · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Emu Park State School Emu Park QLD | Keppel Sands State School Keppel Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #583 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4029 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 278 | 1 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.5 | 1.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 0% |
| Suburb | Emu Park 4710 | Keppel Sands 4702 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | emuparkss.eq.edu.au | keppelsandsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emu Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 25.8).
- •Keppel Sands State School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emu Park State School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 8.
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 Keppel Sands State School?
On the Success Index, Emu Park State School ranks higher (31.3 vs 25.8 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 Keppel Sands State School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Emu Park and Keppel Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Emu Park State School and Keppel Sands State School rank in QLD?
Emu Park State School is 583rd of 804 and Keppel Sands State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.