Clarke Creek State School vs Coomera Rivers State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 709 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Creek State School
Clarke Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 1001
Coomera Rivers State School
Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
819 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Clarke Creek State School Clarke Creek QLD | Coomera Rivers State School Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #442 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3270 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 819 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 406 / 413 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 29.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Clarke Creek 4705 | Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Isaac | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | clarkecreekss.eq.edu.au | coomerariversss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarke Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 42.2).
- •Clarke Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.9).
- •Coomera Rivers State School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 20.
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 Clarke Creek State School better than Coomera Rivers State School?
On the Success Index, Clarke Creek State School ranks higher (49.3 vs 42.2 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 Clarke Creek State School and Coomera Rivers State School?
About 709 km in a straight line, between Clarke Creek and Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Creek State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coomera Rivers State School has 13.9.
How do Clarke Creek State School and Coomera Rivers State School rank in QLD?
Clarke Creek State School is unranked and Coomera Rivers State School is 442nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.