Carbrook State School vs St Matthew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
St Matthew's School
Cornubia · Catholic primary · Prep-6
561 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD | St Matthew's School Cornubia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 804 | #235 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3006 of 4,908 | #2087 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 281 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Carbrook 4130 | Cornubia 4130 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carbrookss.eq.edu.au | www.stmatthews.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 45.9).
- •St Matthew's School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carbrook State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.9).
- •St Matthew's School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 333.
- •St Matthew's School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •Carbrook State School is a government school while St Matthew's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Carbrook State School better than St Matthew's School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's School ranks higher (58.0 vs 45.9 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 Carbrook State School and St Matthew's School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Carbrook and Cornubia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carbrook State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Matthew's School has 17.9.
How do Carbrook State School and St Matthew's School rank in QLD?
Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 and St Matthew's School is 235th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.