North Arm State School vs Yandina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
North Arm State School
North Arm · Government primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1031
Yandina State School
Yandina · Government primary · Prep-6
365 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | North Arm State School North Arm QLD | Yandina State School Yandina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #258 of 804 | #249 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2303 of 4,908 | #2187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 179 | 180 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | North Arm 4561 | Yandina 4561 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | northarmss.eq.edu.au | yandinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yandina State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 55.3).
- •North Arm State School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yandina State School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 356.
- •Yandina State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -1%).
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 North Arm State School better than Yandina State School?
On the Success Index, Yandina State School ranks higher (56.8 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 North Arm State School and Yandina State School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between North Arm and Yandina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
North Arm State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yandina State School has 14.1.
How do North Arm State School and Yandina State School rank in QLD?
North Arm State School is 258th of 804 and Yandina State School is 249th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.