Alligator Creek State School vs Chelona State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alligator Creek State School
Alligator Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 955
Chelona State School
Chelona · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Alligator Creek State School Alligator Creek QLD | Chelona State School Chelona QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #629 of 804 | #634 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4269 of 4,908 | #4298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 287 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 153 | 43 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Alligator Creek 4740 | Chelona 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alligatorcreekss.eq.edu.au | chelonass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.0 vs 27.7).
- •Alligator Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alligator Creek State School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 102.
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 Alligator Creek State School better than Chelona 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 Alligator Creek State School and Chelona State School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Alligator Creek and Chelona in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alligator Creek State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chelona State School has 14.2.
How do Alligator Creek State School and Chelona State School rank in QLD?
Alligator Creek State School is 629th of 804 and Chelona State School is 634th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.