Caboolture State School vs Lakes Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 477 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 888
Lakes Creek State School
Lakes Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | Lakes Creek State School Lakes Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | #675 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | #4443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 60 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 37% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Lakes Creek 4701 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | lakescreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 21.2).
- •Lakes Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Caboolture State School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 126.
- •Lakes Creek State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -39%).
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 Caboolture State School better than Lakes Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Creek State School ranks higher (25.8 vs 21.2 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 Caboolture State School and Lakes Creek State School?
About 477 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Lakes Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Creek State School has 11.6.
How do Caboolture State School and Lakes Creek State School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and Lakes Creek State School is 675th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.