Jamboree Heights State School vs Junction Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jamboree Heights State School
Jamboree Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
893 students · ICSEA 1103
Junction Park State School
Annerley · Government primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Jamboree Heights State School Jamboree Heights QLD | Junction Park State School Annerley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 804 | #83 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1014 of 4,908 | #902 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 893 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 452 / 441 | 251 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Jamboree Heights 4074 | Annerley 4103 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamboreeheightsss.eq.edu.au | junctionparkss.eq.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Junction Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 70.0).
- •Junction Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Junction Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Jamboree Heights State School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 470.
- •Jamboree Heights State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
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 Jamboree Heights State School better than Junction Park State School?
On the Success Index, Junction Park State School ranks higher (71.2 vs 70.0 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 Jamboree Heights State School and Junction Park State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Jamboree Heights and Annerley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamboree Heights State School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Junction Park State School has 13.6.
How do Jamboree Heights State School and Junction Park State School rank in QLD?
Jamboree Heights State School is 100th of 804 and Junction Park State School is 83rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.