Narangba State School vs Redland Bay State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 56 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narangba State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
641 students · ICSEA 997
Redland Bay State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
820 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Narangba State School Narangba QLD | Redland Bay State School Redland Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #406 of 804 | #472 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3090 of 4,908 | #3428 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 641 | 820 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 344 | 398 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 56.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Narangba 4504 | Redland Bay 4165 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | narangbass.eq.edu.au | redlandbayss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narangba State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 39.9).
- •Redland Bay State School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 641.
- •Narangba State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -16%).
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 Narangba State School better than Redland Bay State School?
On the Success Index, Narangba State School ranks higher (44.9 vs 39.9 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 Narangba State School and Redland Bay State School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Narangba and Redland Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narangba State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redland Bay State School has 14.5.
How do Narangba State School and Redland Bay State School rank in QLD?
Narangba State School is 406th of 804 and Redland Bay State School is 472nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.