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Cedar Creek State School vs Yarrabilba State Secondary College

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCedar Creek State School
Cedar Creek QLD
Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Yarrabilba QLD
Success Index
36
Lower 50%
31
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#522 of 804#192 of 269
National rank (type)#3700 of 4,908#1151 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangePrep-67-12
Students2501,090
Girls / boys115 / 135533 / 557
Foundation intake24–
Year 7 cohort–190
Year 12 cohort–129
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+1%+294%
ICSEA
Average 1000
966952
ICSEA percentile31th26th
Top SEA quarter3%3%
Bottom SEA quarter40%51%
Students per teacher12.812.5
Teaching staff (FTE)19.586.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)8.745.9
Language background other than English6%20%
Indigenous students11%10%
SuburbCedar Creek 4207Yarrabilba 4207
Council areaGold CoastLogan
RemotenessInner RegionalMajor Cities
Websitecedarcreekss.eq.edu.auyarrabilbassc.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Cedar Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.0 vs 31.3).
  • •Cedar Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Yarrabilba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 250.
  • •Yarrabilba State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (294% 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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College?

On the Success Index, Cedar Creek State School ranks higher (36.0 vs 31.3 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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College?

About 6.0 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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College has 12.5.

How do Cedar Creek State School and Yarrabilba State Secondary College rank in QLD?

Cedar Creek State School is 522nd of 804 and Yarrabilba State Secondary College is 192nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.