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Eumundi State School vs Oxley State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEumundi State School
Eumundi QLD
Oxley State School
Oxley QLD
Success Index
58
Top 50%
55
Top 50%
State rank (type)#240 of 804#274 of 804
National rank (type)#2102 of 4,908#2367 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students578383
Girls / boys296 / 282191 / 192
Foundation intake7445
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-11%-22%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10521051
ICSEA percentile69th69th
Top SEA quarter23%23%
Bottom SEA quarter16%14%
Students per teacher15.115.7
Teaching staff (FTE)38.224.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)16.112.0
Language background other than English13%41%
Indigenous students4%7%
SuburbEumundi 4562Oxley 4075
Council areaSunshine CoastBrisbane
RemotenessInner RegionalMajor Cities
Websiteeumundiss.eq.edu.auoxleyss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Eumundi State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.8 vs 54.5).
  • •Eumundi State School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Eumundi State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
  • •Eumundi State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 383.
  • •Eumundi State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -22%).

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 Oxley State School?

On the Success Index, Eumundi State School ranks higher (57.8 vs 54.5 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 Oxley State School?

About 121 km in a straight line, between Eumundi and Oxley in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Eumundi State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oxley State School has 15.7.

How do Eumundi State School and Oxley State School rank in QLD?

Eumundi State School is 240th of 804 and Oxley State School is 274th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.