Redland Bay State School vs Scenic Shores State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redland Bay State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
820 students · ICSEA 997
Scenic Shores State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Redland Bay State School Redland Bay QLD | Scenic Shores State School Redland Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #472 of 804 | #256 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3428 of 4,908 | #2267 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 820 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 422 | 106 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.7 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Redland Bay 4165 | Redland Bay 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | redlandbayss.eq.edu.au | scenicshoresss.eq.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Scenic Shores State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 39.9).
- •Scenic Shores State School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scenic Shores State School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.5).
- •Redland Bay State School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 234.
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 Redland Bay State School better than Scenic Shores State School?
On the Success Index, Scenic Shores State School ranks higher (55.8 vs 39.9 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 Redland Bay State School and Scenic Shores State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Redland Bay and Redland Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redland Bay State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scenic Shores State School has 10.8.
How do Redland Bay State School and Scenic Shores State School rank in QLD?
Redland Bay State School is 472nd of 804 and Scenic Shores State School is 256th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.