Christ the King School vs Graceville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 232 m 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
Graceville State School
Graceville · Government primary · Prep-6
676 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Christ the King School Graceville QLD | Graceville State School Graceville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 804 | #59 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 4,908 | #704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 676 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 113 | 325 / 351 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Graceville 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.qld.edu.au | gracevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.7 vs 73.3).
- •Graceville State School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Graceville State School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 225.
- •Christ the King School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -15%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Graceville 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 Graceville State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ the King School and Graceville State School?
About 232 m in a straight line, between Graceville and Graceville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Graceville State School has 15.0.
How do Christ the King School and Graceville State School rank in QLD?
Christ the King School is 70th of 804 and Graceville State School is 59th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.