Pimpama State School vs Toogoolawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
Toogoolawa School
Ormeau · Independent special · 4-10
116 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD | Toogoolawa School Ormeau QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3012 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 4-10 |
| Students | 792 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 399 | 0 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Ormeau 4208 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pimpamass.eq.edu.au | www.toogoolawa.com.au |
The verdict
- •Pimpama State School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toogoolawa School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.6).
- •Pimpama State School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 116.
- •Pimpama State School is a government school while Toogoolawa School is an independent 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 Pimpama State School better than Toogoolawa 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 Pimpama State School and Toogoolawa School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Ormeau in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimpama State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toogoolawa School has 8.4.
How do Pimpama State School and Toogoolawa School rank in QLD?
Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 and Toogoolawa School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.