Cedar Creek State School vs Rivermount College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.5 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
Rivermount College
Yatala · Independent combined · Prep-12
982 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Cedar Creek State School Cedar Creek QLD | Rivermount College Yatala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 804 | #148 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3700 of 4,908 | #728 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 250 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 135 | 531 / 451 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 70 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 53.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cedar Creek 4207 | Yatala 4207 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cedarcreekss.eq.edu.au | www.rivermount.net |
The verdict
- •Rivermount College scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 36.0).
- •Rivermount College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Rivermount College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 250.
- •Cedar Creek State School is a government school while Rivermount College is an independent 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 Cedar Creek State School better than Rivermount College?
On the Success Index, Rivermount College ranks higher (46.6 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 Rivermount College?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Cedar Creek and Yatala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar Creek State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rivermount College has 13.9.
How do Cedar Creek State School and Rivermount College rank in QLD?
Cedar Creek State School is 522nd of 804 and Rivermount College is 148th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.