Berserker Street State School vs Lakes Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berserker Street State School
Berserker · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 837
Lakes Creek State School
Lakes Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Berserker Street State School Berserker QLD | Lakes Creek State School Lakes Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #796 of 804 | #675 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4892 of 4,908 | #4443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 308 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 174 | 60 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 37% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Lakes Creek 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berserkerstreetss.eq.edu.au | lakescreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 15.0).
- •Lakes Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (888 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Berserker Street State School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 126.
- •Lakes Creek State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -42%).
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 Berserker Street State School better than Lakes Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Creek State School ranks higher (25.8 vs 15.0 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 Berserker Street State School and Lakes Creek State School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Lakes Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berserker Street State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Creek State School has 11.6.
How do Berserker Street State School and Lakes Creek State School rank in QLD?
Berserker Street State School is 796th of 804 and Lakes Creek State School is 675th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.