Churchill State School vs Mount Perry State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 295 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill State School
Churchill · Government primary · Prep-6
285 students · ICSEA 910
Mount Perry State School
Mount Perry · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Churchill State School Churchill QLD | Mount Perry State School Mount Perry QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #726 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4683 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 285 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 135 | 27 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 23% |
| Suburb | Churchill 4305 | Mount Perry 4671 |
| Council area | Ipswich | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | churchillss.eq.edu.au | mtperryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Perry State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 22.0).
- •Mount Perry State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Churchill State School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 52.
- •Mount Perry State School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -13%).
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 Churchill State School better than Mount Perry State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Perry State School ranks higher (28.7 vs 22.0 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 Churchill State School and Mount Perry State School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Churchill and Mount Perry in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Churchill State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Perry State School has 12.4.
How do Churchill State School and Mount Perry State School rank in QLD?
Churchill State School is 726th of 804 and Mount Perry State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.