Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School vs St Augustine's Parish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach · Government high school · 7-12
2,819 students · ICSEA 1022
St Augustine's Parish Primary School
Currumbin Waters · Catholic primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School Palm Beach QLD | St Augustine's Parish Primary School Currumbin Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 269 | #134 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #710 of 1,472 | #1343 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,819 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 1,397 / 1,422 | 250 / 232 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 492 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 379 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 196.9 | 32.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.9 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Palm Beach 4221 | Currumbin Waters 4223 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pbc-shs.eq.edu.au | www.sa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 51.4).
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is the larger school with 2,819 students compared with 482.
- •Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -12%).
- •Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is a government school while St Augustine's Parish Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School better than St Augustine's Parish Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 51.4 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 Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School and St Augustine's Parish Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach and Currumbin Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's Parish Primary School has 14.7.
How do Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School and St Augustine's Parish Primary School rank in QLD?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is 104th of 269 and St Augustine's Parish Primary School is 134th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.