Caravonica State School vs Merrimac State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1472 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caravonica State School
Caravonica · Government primary · Prep-6
540 students · ICSEA 1020
Merrimac State School
Merrimac · Government primary · Prep-6
600 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Caravonica State School Caravonica QLD | Merrimac State School Merrimac QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #219 of 804 | #346 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1981 of 4,908 | #2793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 540 | 600 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 279 | 307 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Caravonica 4878 | Merrimac 4226 |
| Council area | Cairns | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | caravonicass.eq.edu.au | merrimacss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Caravonica State School scores higher on the Success Index (59.3 vs 48.6).
- •Merrimac State School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 540.
- •Caravonica State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
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 Caravonica State School better than Merrimac State School?
On the Success Index, Caravonica State School ranks higher (59.3 vs 48.6 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 Caravonica State School and Merrimac State School?
About 1472 km in a straight line, between Caravonica and Merrimac in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caravonica State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merrimac State School has 14.2.
How do Caravonica State School and Merrimac State School rank in QLD?
Caravonica State School is 219th of 804 and Merrimac State School is 346th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.