Clarke Creek State School vs Malanda State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 701 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
Malanda State School
Malanda · Government primary · Prep-6
410 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Clarke Creek State School Clarke Creek QLD | Malanda State School Malanda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #394 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3023 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 410 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 203 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Clarke Creek 4705 | Malanda 4885 |
| Council area | Isaac | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | clarkecreekss.eq.edu.au | malandass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Clarke Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.3 vs 45.8).
- •Clarke Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.0).
- •Malanda State School is the larger school with 410 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 Malanda State School?
On the Success Index, Clarke Creek State School ranks higher (49.3 vs 45.8 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 Malanda State School?
About 701 km in a straight line, between Clarke Creek and Malanda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Creek State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malanda State School has 15.0.
How do Clarke Creek State School and Malanda State School rank in QLD?
Clarke Creek State School is unranked and Malanda State School is 394th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.