Waterford State School vs Waterford West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
Waterford West State School
Waterford West · Government primary · Prep-6
755 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Waterford State School Waterford QLD | Waterford West State School Waterford West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 804 | #649 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3585 of 4,908 | #4347 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 532 | 755 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 286 | 381 / 374 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 55.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 23.1 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 16% |
| Suburb | Waterford 4133 | Waterford West 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | waterfordss.eq.edu.au | waterfordwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waterford State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 27.1).
- •Waterford State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waterford West State School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 532.
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 Waterford State School better than Waterford West State School?
On the Success Index, Waterford State School ranks higher (37.8 vs 27.1 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 Waterford State School and Waterford West State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Waterford State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford West State School has 13.6.
How do Waterford State School and Waterford West State School rank in QLD?
Waterford State School is 504th of 804 and Waterford West State School is 649th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.