Collingwood Park State School vs Riverview State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood Park State School
Collingwood Park · Government primary · Prep-6
497 students · ICSEA 958
Riverview State School
Riverview · Government primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Collingwood Park State School Collingwood Park QLD | Riverview State School Riverview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #567 of 804 | #759 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3949 of 4,908 | #4789 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 497 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 253 | 130 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 37% |
| Suburb | Collingwood Park 4301 | Riverview 4303 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | collingwoodparkss.eq.edu.au | riverviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collingwood Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 19.7).
- •Collingwood Park State School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverview State School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Collingwood Park State School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 258.
- •Riverview State School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -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 Collingwood Park State School better than Riverview State School?
On the Success Index, Collingwood Park State School ranks higher (32.5 vs 19.7 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 Collingwood Park State School and Riverview State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Collingwood Park and Riverview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood Park State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverview State School has 11.4.
How do Collingwood Park State School and Riverview State School rank in QLD?
Collingwood Park State School is 567th of 804 and Riverview State School is 759th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.