Buddina State School vs Mountain Creek State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buddina State School
Buddina · Government primary · Prep-6
742 students · ICSEA 1057
Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek · Government high school · 7-12
2,091 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Buddina State School Buddina QLD | Mountain Creek State High School Mountain Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 804 | #68 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1467 of 4,908 | #528 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 742 | 2,091 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 366 | 1,007 / 1,084 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 345 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 325 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 160.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 50.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Buddina 4575 | Mountain Creek 4557 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buddinass.eq.edu.au | mountaincreekshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buddina State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 59.5).
- •Buddina State School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mountain Creek State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Mountain Creek State High School is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 742.
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 Buddina State School better than Mountain Creek State High School?
On the Success Index, Buddina State School ranks higher (64.8 vs 59.5 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 Buddina State School and Mountain Creek State High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Buddina and Mountain Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buddina State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain Creek State High School has 13.0.
How do Buddina State School and Mountain Creek State High School rank in QLD?
Buddina State School is 145th of 804 and Mountain Creek State High School is 68th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.