Enoggera State School vs Newmarket State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enoggera State School
Enoggera · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1128
Newmarket State School
Newmarket · Government primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Enoggera State School Enoggera QLD | Newmarket State School Newmarket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 804 | #16 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 4,908 | #209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 390 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 174 | 226 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Enoggera 4051 | Newmarket 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enoggerass.eq.edu.au | newmarketss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Enoggera State School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 79.6).
- •Newmarket State School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Enoggera State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
- •Newmarket State School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 390.
- •Newmarket State School has grown faster over five years (46% vs 23%).
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 Enoggera State School better than Newmarket State School?
On the Success Index, Enoggera State School ranks higher (84.0 vs 79.6 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 Enoggera State School and Newmarket State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Enoggera and Newmarket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enoggera State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newmarket State School has 16.4.
How do Enoggera State School and Newmarket State School rank in QLD?
Enoggera State School is 4th of 804 and Newmarket State School is 16th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.