Eumundi State School vs North Arm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.7 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
North Arm State School
North Arm · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Eumundi State School Eumundi QLD | North Arm State School North Arm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 804 | #258 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2102 of 4,908 | #2303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 578 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 282 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Eumundi 4562 | North Arm 4561 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eumundiss.eq.edu.au | northarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Eumundi State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 55.3).
- •Eumundi State School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Arm State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Eumundi State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 356.
- •North Arm State School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 North Arm State School?
On the Success Index, Eumundi State School ranks higher (57.8 vs 55.3 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 North Arm State School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Eumundi and North Arm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eumundi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Arm State School has 14.5.
How do Eumundi State School and North Arm State School rank in QLD?
Eumundi State School is 240th of 804 and North Arm State School is 258th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.