Christ the King School vs Fig Tree Pocket State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Graceville · Catholic primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 1127
Fig Tree Pocket State School
Fig Tree Pocket · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1169
| Measure | Christ the King School Graceville QLD | Fig Tree Pocket State School Fig Tree Pocket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 804 | #23 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 4,908 | #298 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 477 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 113 | 226 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1169 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.qld.edu.au | figtreepocketss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 72.7).
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 225.
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Fig Tree Pocket State School is a government 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 Christ the King School better than Fig Tree Pocket State School?
On the Success Index, Fig Tree Pocket State School ranks higher (78.3 vs 72.7 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 Christ the King School and Fig Tree Pocket State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Graceville and Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fig Tree Pocket State School has 15.1.
How do Christ the King School and Fig Tree Pocket State School rank in QLD?
Christ the King School is 70th of 804 and Fig Tree Pocket State School is 23rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.