Clarke Creek State School vs Peachester State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 594 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
Peachester State School
Peachester · Government primary · Prep-6
104 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Clarke Creek State School Clarke Creek QLD | Peachester State School Peachester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #352 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 20 | 104 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 9 | 51 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Clarke Creek 4705 | Peachester 4519 |
| Council area | Isaac | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarkecreekss.eq.edu.au | peachesterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.3 vs 48.4).
- •Clarke Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.3).
- •Peachester State School is the larger school with 104 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 Peachester State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarke Creek State School and Peachester State School?
About 594 km in a straight line, between Clarke Creek and Peachester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarke Creek State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peachester State School has 13.3.
How do Clarke Creek State School and Peachester State School rank in QLD?
Clarke Creek State School is unranked and Peachester State School is 352nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.