Eudlo State School vs Sunshine Coast Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eudlo State School
Eudlo · Government primary · Prep-6
110 students · ICSEA 1007
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Eudlo State School Eudlo QLD | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 804 | #22 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2355 of 4,908 | #219 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 110 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 57 | 754 / 718 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +112% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 123.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 85.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eudlo 4554 | Forest Glen 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eudloss.eq.edu.au | www.scgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (72.2 vs 54.6).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 110.
- •Eudlo State School has grown faster over five years (112% vs 12%).
- •Eudlo State School is a government school while Sunshine Coast Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Eudlo State School better than Sunshine Coast Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Sunshine Coast Grammar School ranks higher (72.2 vs 54.6 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 Eudlo State School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Eudlo and Forest Glen in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eudlo State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Coast Grammar School has 11.9.
How do Eudlo State School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School rank in QLD?
Eudlo State School is 271st of 804 and Sunshine Coast Grammar School is 22nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.