Albany Creek State School vs Albany Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Creek State School
Albany Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
667 students · ICSEA 1036
Albany Hills State School
Albany Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
829 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Albany Creek State School Albany Creek QLD | Albany Hills State School Albany Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 804 | #227 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2719 of 4,908 | #2022 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 667 | 829 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 364 | 407 / 422 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 118 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 53.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Albany Creek 4035 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanycreekss.eq.edu.au | albahillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albany Hills State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 49.6).
- •Albany Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albany Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Albany Hills State School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 667.
- •Albany Hills State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -22%).
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 Albany Creek State School better than Albany Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Albany Hills State School ranks higher (58.8 vs 49.6 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 Albany Creek State School and Albany Hills State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Albany Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Creek State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Albany Hills State School has 15.5.
How do Albany Creek State School and Albany Hills State School rank in QLD?
Albany Creek State School is 333rd of 804 and Albany Hills State School is 227th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.