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Glass House Mountains State School vs Ormeau State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 105 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGlass House Mountains State School
Glass House Mountains QLD
Ormeau State School
Pimpama QLD
Success Index
46
Lower 50%
44
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#389 of 804#421 of 804
National rank (type)#2999 of 4,908#3160 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students376897
Girls / boys183 / 193420 / 477
Foundation intake54107
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-9%-5%
ICSEA
Average 1000
998998
ICSEA percentile46th46th
Top SEA quarter8%10%
Bottom SEA quarter30%32%
Students per teacher14.214.7
Teaching staff (FTE)26.461.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)12.925.7
Language background other than English4%15%
Indigenous students6%7%
SuburbGlass House Mountains 4518Pimpama 4209
Council areaSunshine CoastGold Coast
RemotenessInner RegionalMajor Cities
Websiteglasshousemountainsss.eq.edu.auormeauss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Glass House Mountains State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 43.8).
  • •Ormeau State School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 376.

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 Glass House Mountains State School better than Ormeau State School?

On the Success Index, Glass House Mountains State School ranks higher (46.0 vs 43.8 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 Glass House Mountains State School and Ormeau State School?

About 105 km in a straight line, between Glass House Mountains and Pimpama in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Glass House Mountains State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormeau State School has 14.7.

How do Glass House Mountains State School and Ormeau State School rank in QLD?

Glass House Mountains State School is 389th of 804 and Ormeau State School is 421st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.