Applethorpe State School vs The Summit State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.7 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
The Summit State School
The Summit · Government primary · Prep-6
15 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Applethorpe State School Applethorpe QLD | The Summit State School The Summit QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 79 | 15 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 46 | 7 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Applethorpe 4378 | The Summit 4377 |
| Council area | Southern Downs | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | applethorpess.eq.edu.au | thesummitss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Applethorpe State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 27.0).
- •The Summit State School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Applethorpe State School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 15.
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 The Summit State School?
On the Success Index, Applethorpe State School ranks higher (28.7 vs 27.0 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 The Summit State School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Applethorpe and The Summit in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Applethorpe State School and The Summit State School rank in QLD?
Applethorpe State School is unranked and The Summit State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.