Springwood Central State School vs Springwood Road 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.
Springwood Central State School
Springwood · Government primary · Prep-6
252 students · ICSEA 984
Springwood Road State School
Rochedale South · Government primary · Prep-6
435 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Springwood Central State School Springwood QLD | Springwood Road State School Rochedale South QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #404 of 804 | #367 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3078 of 4,908 | #2882 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 252 | 435 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 127 | 221 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Springwood 4127 | Rochedale South 4123 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | springwoodcentralss.eq.edu.au | springwoodroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Springwood Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.4 vs 45.1).
- •Springwood Road State School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springwood Central State School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Springwood Road State School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 252.
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 Springwood Central State School better than Springwood Road State School?
On the Success Index, Springwood Road State School ranks higher (47.4 vs 45.1 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 Springwood Central State School and Springwood Road State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Springwood and Rochedale South in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Springwood Central State School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood Road State School has 14.2.
How do Springwood Central State School and Springwood Road State School rank in QLD?
Springwood Central State School is 404th of 804 and Springwood Road State School is 367th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.