Clarke Creek State School vs Grovely State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 648 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
Grovely State School
Keperra · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Clarke Creek State School Clarke Creek QLD | Grovely State School Keperra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #354 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2817 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 140 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Clarke Creek 4705 | Keperra 4054 |
| Council area | Isaac | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | clarkecreekss.eq.edu.au | grovelyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarke Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 48.3).
- •Clarke Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.1).
- •Grovely State School is the larger school with 303 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 Grovely State School?
On the Success Index, Clarke Creek State School ranks higher (49.3 vs 48.3 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 Grovely State School?
About 648 km in a straight line, between Clarke Creek and Keperra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Creek State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Grovely State School has 11.1.
How do Clarke Creek State School and Grovely State School rank in QLD?
Clarke Creek State School is unranked and Grovely State School is 354th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.