Noosaville State School vs St Bernard State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 174 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosaville State School
Noosaville · Government primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1039
St Bernard State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Noosaville State School Noosaville QLD | St Bernard State School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 804 | #233 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2011 of 4,908 | #2070 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 418 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 243 | 51 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 11.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Noosa | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | noosavilless.eq.edu.au | stbernardss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.0 vs 58.3).
- •St Bernard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.3).
- •Noosaville State School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 117.
- •Noosaville State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -48%).
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 Noosaville State School better than St Bernard State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Noosaville State School and St Bernard State School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosaville State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard State School has 10.4.
How do Noosaville State School and St Bernard State School rank in QLD?
Noosaville State School is 224th of 804 and St Bernard State School is 233rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.