Freestone State School vs Nerang State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freestone State School
Freestone · Government primary · Prep-6
24 students · ICSEA 979
Nerang State School
Nerang · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Freestone State School Freestone QLD | Nerang State School Nerang QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #385 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 17 | 102 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Freestone 4370 | Nerang 4211 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | freestoness.eq.edu.au | nerangss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nerang State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 36.6).
- •Freestone State School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.1).
- •Nerang State School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 24.
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 Freestone State School better than Nerang State School?
On the Success Index, Nerang State School ranks higher (46.2 vs 36.6 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 Freestone State School and Nerang State School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Freestone and Nerang in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freestone State School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nerang State School has 12.1.
How do Freestone State School and Nerang State School rank in QLD?
Freestone State School is unranked and Nerang State School is 385th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.