Griffin State School vs Undurba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin State School
Griffin · Government primary · Prep-6
1,159 students · ICSEA 1015
Undurba State School
Murrumba Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
919 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Griffin State School Griffin QLD | Undurba State School Murrumba Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 804 | #332 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2419 of 4,908 | #2706 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,159 | 919 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 591 | 434 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 145 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.4 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Griffin 4503 | Murrumba Downs 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | griffinss.eq.edu.au | undurbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Griffin State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 49.8).
- •Griffin State School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1012), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Griffin State School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 919.
- •Griffin State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -3%).
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 Griffin State School better than Undurba State School?
On the Success Index, Griffin State School ranks higher (53.9 vs 49.8 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 Griffin State School and Undurba State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Griffin and Murrumba Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffin State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Undurba State School has 15.4.
How do Griffin State School and Undurba State School rank in QLD?
Griffin State School is 281st of 804 and Undurba State School is 332nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.