Cedar Creek State School vs South Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.5 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
South Rock State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Cedar Creek State School Cedar Creek QLD | South Rock State School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 804 | #599 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3700 of 4,908 | #4086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 250 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 135 | 242 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cedar Creek 4207 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cedarcreekss.eq.edu.au | southrockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cedar Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.0 vs 30.5).
- •Cedar Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cedar Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •South Rock State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 250.
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 South Rock State School?
On the Success Index, Cedar Creek State School ranks higher (36.0 vs 30.5 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 South Rock State School?
About 4.5 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 South Rock State School has 14.1.
How do Cedar Creek State School and South Rock State School rank in QLD?
Cedar Creek State School is 522nd of 804 and South Rock State School is 599th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.