Kuraby State School vs Ormeau State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 28 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kuraby State School
Kuraby · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 998
Ormeau State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
897 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Kuraby State School Kuraby QLD | Ormeau State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #447 of 804 | #421 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3320 of 4,908 | #3160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 897 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 184 | 420 / 477 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 61.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 25.7 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kuraby 4112 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurabyss.eq.edu.au | ormeauss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ormeau State School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 41.5).
- •Ormeau State School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •Ormeau State School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 359.
- •Ormeau State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -21%).
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 Kuraby State School better than Ormeau State School?
On the Success Index, Ormeau State School ranks higher (43.8 vs 41.5 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 Kuraby State School and Ormeau State School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Kuraby and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuraby State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormeau State School has 14.7.
How do Kuraby State School and Ormeau State School rank in QLD?
Kuraby State School is 447th of 804 and Ormeau State School is 421st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.