Cameron Downs State School vs McDonnell Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 495 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Downs State School
Tangorin · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 1010
McDonnell Creek State School
Fishery Falls · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Cameron Downs State School Tangorin QLD | McDonnell Creek State School Fishery Falls QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 2 | 6 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 0% |
| Suburb | Tangorin 4821 | Fishery Falls 4871 |
| Council area | Flinders (Qld) | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | camerondownsss.eq.edu.au | mcdonnellcreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McDonnell Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 51.1).
- •McDonnell Creek State School is the larger school with 10 students compared with 10.
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 Cameron Downs State School better than McDonnell Creek State School?
On the Success Index, McDonnell Creek State School ranks higher (53.9 vs 51.1 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 Cameron Downs State School and McDonnell Creek State School?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Tangorin and Fishery Falls in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cameron Downs State School and McDonnell Creek State School rank in QLD?
Cameron Downs State School is unranked and McDonnell Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.