Christ the King School vs Sherwood 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
Sherwood State School
Sherwood · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Christ the King School Graceville QLD | Sherwood State School Sherwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 804 | #49 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #771 of 4,908 | #581 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 113 | 307 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Sherwood 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctk.qld.edu.au | sherwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 72.7).
- •Sherwood State School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Christ the King School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Sherwood State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 225.
- •Sherwood State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
- •Christ the King School is a catholic school while Sherwood 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 Sherwood State School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood State School ranks higher (74.5 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 Sherwood State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Graceville and Sherwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood State School has 15.7.
How do Christ the King School and Sherwood State School rank in QLD?
Christ the King School is 70th of 804 and Sherwood State School is 49th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.