Applethorpe State School vs Cawarral State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 609 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Applethorpe State School
Applethorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
79 students · ICSEA 952
Cawarral State School
Cawarral · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Applethorpe State School Applethorpe QLD | Cawarral State School Cawarral QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #532 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 46 | 70 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +55% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Applethorpe 4378 | Cawarral 4702 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | applethorpess.eq.edu.au | cawarralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cawarral State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 28.7).
- •Cawarral State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.4).
- •Cawarral State School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 79.
- •Cawarral State School has grown faster over five years (55% vs 41%).
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 Applethorpe State School better than Cawarral State School?
On the Success Index, Cawarral State School ranks higher (35.1 vs 28.7 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 Applethorpe State School and Cawarral State School?
About 609 km in a straight line, between Applethorpe and Cawarral in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Applethorpe State School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cawarral State School has 11.5.
How do Applethorpe State School and Cawarral State School rank in QLD?
Applethorpe State School is unranked and Cawarral State School is 532nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.