Cherbourg State School vs Laura State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1425 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherbourg State School
Cherbourg · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 626
Laura State School
Laura · Government primary · Prep-6
19 students · ICSEA 623
| Measure | Cherbourg State School Cherbourg QLD | Laura State School Laura QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4388 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 174 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 98 | 10 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 626 | 623 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 0th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 94% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 99% | 100% |
| Suburb | Cherbourg 4605 | Laura 4892 |
| Council area | Cherbourg | Cook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | cherbourgss.eq.edu.au | laurass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cherbourg State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 0.5).
- •Cherbourg State School has the higher ICSEA (626 vs 623), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherbourg State School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 19.
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 Cherbourg State School better than Laura State School?
On the Success Index, Cherbourg State School ranks higher (26.5 vs 0.5 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 Cherbourg State School and Laura State School?
About 1425 km in a straight line, between Cherbourg and Laura in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cherbourg State School and Laura State School rank in QLD?
Cherbourg State School is 664th of 804 and Laura State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.