Eumundi State School vs Miami State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 183 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eumundi State School
Eumundi · Government primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1052
Miami State School
Mermaid Waters · Government primary · Prep-6
835 students · ICSEA 1053
| Measure | Eumundi State School Eumundi QLD | Miami State School Mermaid Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 804 | #169 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2102 of 4,908 | #1667 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 578 | 835 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 282 | 388 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 114 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1053 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 26.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Eumundi 4562 | Mermaid Waters 4218 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | eumundiss.eq.edu.au | miamiss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Miami State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.8 vs 57.8).
- •Miami State School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Miami State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Miami State School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 578.
- •Miami State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
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 Eumundi State School better than Miami State School?
On the Success Index, Miami State School ranks higher (62.8 vs 57.8 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 Eumundi State School and Miami State School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Eumundi and Mermaid Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eumundi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miami State School has 14.0.
How do Eumundi State School and Miami State School rank in QLD?
Eumundi State School is 240th of 804 and Miami State School is 169th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.