Allenstown State School vs Crescent Lagoon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allenstown State School
Allenstown · Government primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 884
Crescent Lagoon State School
West Rockhampton · Government primary · Prep-6
362 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Allenstown State School Allenstown QLD | Crescent Lagoon State School West Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 804 | #770 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4846 of 4,908 | #4832 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 296 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 151 | 178 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 29% |
| Suburb | Allenstown 4700 | West Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allenstownss.eq.edu.au | crescentlagoonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Crescent Lagoon State School has the higher ICSEA (903 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crescent Lagoon State School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 296.
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 Allenstown State School better than Crescent Lagoon State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allenstown State School and Crescent Lagoon State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allenstown and West Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allenstown State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crescent Lagoon State School has 13.4.
How do Allenstown State School and Crescent Lagoon State School rank in QLD?
Allenstown State School is 777th of 804 and Crescent Lagoon State School is 770th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.