Newmarket State School vs Oakleigh State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newmarket State School
Newmarket · Government primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 1140
Oakleigh State School
Ashgrove · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Newmarket State School Newmarket QLD | Oakleigh State School Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 804 | #12 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #209 of 4,908 | #151 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 448 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 222 | 247 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +46% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newmarket 4051 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | newmarketss.eq.edu.au | oakleighss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakleigh State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 79.6).
- •Oakleigh State School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1140), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Oakleigh State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 448.
- •Newmarket State School has grown faster over five years (46% vs -8%).
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 Newmarket State School better than Oakleigh State School?
On the Success Index, Oakleigh State School ranks higher (81.0 vs 79.6 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 Newmarket State School and Oakleigh State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Ashgrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newmarket State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakleigh State School has 13.4.
How do Newmarket State School and Oakleigh State School rank in QLD?
Newmarket State School is 16th of 804 and Oakleigh State School is 12th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.