Ormeau State School vs Pimpama 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.
Ormeau State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
897 students · ICSEA 998
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Ormeau State School Pimpama QLD | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #421 of 804 | #393 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3160 of 4,908 | #3012 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 897 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 420 / 477 | 393 / 399 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 113 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.0 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Pimpama 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ormeauss.eq.edu.au | pimpamass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimpama State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 43.8).
- •Ormeau State School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimpama State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Ormeau State School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 792.
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 Ormeau State School better than Pimpama State School?
On the Success Index, Pimpama State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 43.8 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 Ormeau State School and Pimpama State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Pimpama in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ormeau State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimpama State School has 13.6.
How do Ormeau State School and Pimpama State School rank in QLD?
Ormeau State School is 421st of 804 and Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.