Kawungan State School vs Sandy Strait State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kawungan State School
Kawungan · Government primary · Prep-6
877 students · ICSEA 976
Sandy Strait State School
Urangan · Government primary · Prep-6
706 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Kawungan State School Kawungan QLD | Sandy Strait State School Urangan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 804 | #529 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3271 of 4,908 | #3755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 877 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 458 | 314 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 45.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.9 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kawungan 4655 | Urangan 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kawunganss.eq.edu.au | sandystraitss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kawungan State School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 35.2).
- •Kawungan State School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kawungan State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Kawungan State School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 706.
- •Sandy Strait State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -6%).
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 Kawungan State School better than Sandy Strait State School?
On the Success Index, Kawungan State School ranks higher (42.2 vs 35.2 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 Kawungan State School and Sandy Strait State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kawungan and Urangan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kawungan State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandy Strait State School has 15.4.
How do Kawungan State School and Sandy Strait State School rank in QLD?
Kawungan State School is 443rd of 804 and Sandy Strait State School is 529th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.