Albany Creek State School vs Carina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 21 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
Carina State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Albany Creek State School Albany Creek QLD | Carina State School Carindale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 804 | #243 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2719 of 4,908 | #2136 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 667 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 364 | 112 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albany Creek 4035 | Carindale 4152 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albanycreekss.eq.edu.au | carinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carina State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 49.6).
- •Carina State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Albany Creek State School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 267.
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 Carina State School?
On the Success Index, Carina State School ranks higher (57.3 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 Carina State School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Albany Creek and Carindale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albany Creek State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carina State School has 12.8.
How do Albany Creek State School and Carina State School rank in QLD?
Albany Creek State School is 333rd of 804 and Carina State School is 243rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.