Cedar Creek State School vs San Damiano College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.4 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
San Damiano College
Yarrabilba · Catholic high school · 7-11
396 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Cedar Creek State School Cedar Creek QLD | San Damiano College Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 804 | #93 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3700 of 4,908 | #651 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 250 | 396 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 135 | 203 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 41.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cedar Creek 4207 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | cedarcreekss.eq.edu.au | www.sandamianocollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •San Damiano College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 36.0).
- •San Damiano College has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Damiano College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.8).
- •San Damiano College is the larger school with 396 students compared with 250.
- •Cedar Creek State School is a government school while San Damiano College 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 Cedar Creek State School better than San Damiano College?
On the Success Index, San Damiano College ranks higher (54.2 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 San Damiano College?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Cedar Creek and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cedar Creek State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Damiano College has 9.5.
How do Cedar Creek State School and San Damiano College rank in QLD?
Cedar Creek State School is 522nd of 804 and San Damiano College is 93rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.