Glenwood State School vs Queens Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 801 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood State School
Glenwood · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 928
Queens Beach State School
Bowen · Government primary · Prep-6
302 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Glenwood State School Glenwood QLD | Queens Beach State School Bowen QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 804 | #643 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4225 of 4,908 | #4330 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 85 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 49 | 141 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 25.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 28% |
| Suburb | Glenwood 4570 | Bowen 4805 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Whitsunday |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | glenwoodss.eq.edu.au | queensbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 27.3).
- •Glenwood State School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Queens Beach State School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 85.
- •Glenwood State School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -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 Glenwood State School better than Queens Beach State School?
On the Success Index, Glenwood State School ranks higher (28.7 vs 27.3 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 Glenwood State School and Queens Beach State School?
About 801 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Bowen in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenwood State School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queens Beach State School has 11.8.
How do Glenwood State School and Queens Beach State School rank in QLD?
Glenwood State School is 621st of 804 and Queens Beach State School is 643rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.