Park Avenue State School vs South Johnstone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 795 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue State School
Park Avenue · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 864
South Johnstone State School
South Johnstone · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Park Avenue State School Park Avenue QLD | South Johnstone State School South Johnstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #705 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4585 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 100 | 9 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 6.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 45% |
| Suburb | Park Avenue 4701 | South Johnstone 4859 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | parkavenuess.eq.edu.au | southjohnstoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Park Avenue State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.7 vs 21.6).
- •South Johnstone State School has fewer students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.7).
- •Park Avenue State School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 20.
- •Park Avenue State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -50%).
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 Park Avenue State School better than South Johnstone State School?
On the Success Index, Park Avenue State School ranks higher (23.7 vs 21.6 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 Park Avenue State School and South Johnstone State School?
About 795 km in a straight line, between Park Avenue and South Johnstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Avenue State School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Johnstone State School has 6.9.
How do Park Avenue State School and South Johnstone State School rank in QLD?
Park Avenue State School is 705th of 804 and South Johnstone State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.