Everton Park State School vs McDowall State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Everton Park State School
Everton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1084
McDowall State School
Mcdowall · Government primary · Prep-6
988 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Everton Park State School Everton Park QLD | McDowall State School Mcdowall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 804 | #61 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1125 of 4,908 | #717 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 558 | 988 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 288 | 483 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 146 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 60.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Mcdowall 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkss.eq.edu.au | mcdowallss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McDowall State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 68.8).
- •McDowall State School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •McDowall State School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 558.
- •Everton Park State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
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 Everton Park State School better than McDowall State School?
On the Success Index, McDowall State School ranks higher (73.2 vs 68.8 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 Everton Park State School and McDowall State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Mcdowall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Everton Park State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McDowall State School has 16.3.
How do Everton Park State School and McDowall State School rank in QLD?
Everton Park State School is 113th of 804 and McDowall State School is 61st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.