Cedar Creek State School vs Coolabunia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 187 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Creek State School
Cedar Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
250 students · ICSEA 966
Coolabunia State School
Coolabunia · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 966
| Measure | Cedar Creek State School Cedar Creek QLD | Coolabunia State School Coolabunia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 804 | #505 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3700 of 4,908 | #3589 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 250 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 135 | 65 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 966 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 8.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Cedar Creek 4207 | Coolabunia 4610 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cedarcreekss.eq.edu.au | coolabuniass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coolabunia State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 36.0).
- •Cedar Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Cedar Creek State School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 121.
- •Coolabunia State School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 1%).
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 Cedar Creek State School better than Coolabunia State School?
On the Success Index, Coolabunia State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 36.0 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 Cedar Creek State School and Coolabunia State School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Cedar Creek and Coolabunia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar Creek State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolabunia State School has 14.4.
How do Cedar Creek State School and Coolabunia State School rank in QLD?
Cedar Creek State School is 522nd of 804 and Coolabunia State School is 505th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.