St Augustine's Parish Primary School vs Tallebudgera State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Parish Primary School
Currumbin Waters · Catholic primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 1086
Tallebudgera State School
Tallebudgera · Government primary · Prep-6
751 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | St Augustine's Parish Primary School Currumbin Waters QLD | Tallebudgera State School Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #134 of 804 | #104 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1343 of 4,908 | #1027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 751 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 232 | 337 / 414 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Currumbin Waters 4223 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | tallebudgerass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tallebudgera State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.9 vs 66.4).
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tallebudgera State School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 482.
- •Tallebudgera State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •St Augustine's Parish Primary School is a catholic school while Tallebudgera State School is a government 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 St Augustine's Parish Primary School better than Tallebudgera State School?
On the Success Index, Tallebudgera State School ranks higher (69.9 vs 66.4 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 St Augustine's Parish Primary School and Tallebudgera State School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Currumbin Waters and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's Parish Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallebudgera State School has 15.0.
How do St Augustine's Parish Primary School and Tallebudgera State School rank in QLD?
St Augustine's Parish Primary School is 134th of 804 and Tallebudgera State School is 104th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.