Milman State School vs North Arm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 459 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milman State School
Milman · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 1031
North Arm State School
North Arm · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | Milman State School Milman QLD | North Arm State School North Arm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #258 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 6 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 2 | 177 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 8% |
| Suburb | Milman 4702 | North Arm 4561 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | milmanss.eq.edu.au | northarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Milman State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.8 vs 55.3).
- •North Arm State School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 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 Milman State School better than North Arm State School?
On the Success Index, Milman State School ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.3 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 Milman State School and North Arm State School?
About 459 km in a straight line, between Milman and North Arm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Milman State School and North Arm State School rank in QLD?
Milman State School is unranked and North Arm State School is 258th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.