Robertson State School vs Sunnybank State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
Sunnybank State School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Robertson State School Robertson QLD | Sunnybank State School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 804 | #323 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 4,908 | #2655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 732 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 396 | 142 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Robertson 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robertsonss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 50.5).
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Robertson State School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 317.
- •Robertson State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
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 Robertson State School better than Sunnybank State School?
On the Success Index, Robertson State School ranks higher (76.8 vs 50.5 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 Robertson State School and Sunnybank State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Robertson and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robertson State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State School has 14.0.
How do Robertson State School and Sunnybank State School rank in QLD?
Robertson State School is 34th of 804 and Sunnybank State School is 323rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.