Berserker Street State School vs Mount Archer 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.
Berserker Street State School
Berserker · Government primary · Prep-6
308 students · ICSEA 837
Mount Archer State School
Koongal · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Berserker Street State School Berserker QLD | Mount Archer State School Koongal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #796 of 804 | #797 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4892 of 4,908 | #4893 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 308 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 174 | 242 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 837 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 29% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Koongal 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | berserkerstreetss.eq.edu.au | mtarcherss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (15.0 vs 14.9).
- •Mount Archer State School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berserker Street State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Mount Archer State School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 308.
- •Mount Archer State School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Mount Archer 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 Berserker Street State School and Mount Archer State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Koongal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berserker Street State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Archer State School has 14.7.
How do Berserker Street State School and Mount Archer State School rank in QLD?
Berserker Street State School is 796th of 804 and Mount Archer State School is 797th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.