Park Lake State School vs Runcorn State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 45 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Lake State School
Pacific Pines · Government primary · Prep-6
901 students · ICSEA 1032
Runcorn State School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Park Lake State School Pacific Pines QLD | Runcorn State School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #286 of 804 | #292 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2461 of 4,908 | #2481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 901 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 471 / 430 | 225 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 111 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.7 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Pacific Pines 4211 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | parklakess.eq.edu.au | runcornss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.4 vs 53.1).
- •Park Lake State School is the larger school with 901 students compared with 448.
- •Runcorn State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
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 Lake State School better than Runcorn 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 Park Lake State School and Runcorn State School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Pacific Pines and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Lake State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State School has 15.5.
How do Park Lake State School and Runcorn State School rank in QLD?
Park Lake State School is 286th of 804 and Runcorn State School is 292nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.