Clarke Creek State School vs Delaneys Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 603 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
Delaneys Creek State School
Delaneys Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
288 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Clarke Creek State School Clarke Creek QLD | Delaneys Creek State School Delaneys Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #320 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 149 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clarke Creek 4705 | Delaneys Creek 4514 |
| Council area | Isaac | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarkecreekss.eq.edu.au | delaneyscreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Delaneys Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 49.3).
- •Clarke Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarke Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.6).
- •Delaneys Creek State School is the larger school with 288 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 Delaneys Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Delaneys Creek State School ranks higher (50.7 vs 49.3 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 Delaneys Creek State School?
About 603 km in a straight line, between Clarke Creek and Delaneys Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Creek State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Delaneys Creek State School has 15.6.
How do Clarke Creek State School and Delaneys Creek State School rank in QLD?
Clarke Creek State School is unranked and Delaneys Creek State School is 320th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.