Brightwater State School vs Mountain Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater State School
Mountain Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
733 students · ICSEA 1055
Mountain Creek State School
Mountain Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
778 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek QLD | Mountain Creek State School Mountain Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 804 | #308 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2250 of 4,908 | #2566 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 733 | 778 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 366 | 370 / 408 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 50.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mountain Creek 4557 | Mountain Creek 4557 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightwaterss.eq.edu.au | mtncreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brightwater State School scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 51.8).
- •Brightwater State School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountain Creek State School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 733.
- •Mountain Creek State School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -30%).
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 Brightwater State School better than Mountain Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Brightwater State School ranks higher (56.0 vs 51.8 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 Brightwater State School and Mountain Creek State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Creek and Mountain Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brightwater State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Creek State School has 15.4.
How do Brightwater State School and Mountain Creek State School rank in QLD?
Brightwater State School is 255th of 804 and Mountain Creek State School is 308th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.