Coomera Rivers State School vs Picnic Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coomera Rivers State School
Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
819 students · ICSEA 1001
Picnic Creek State School
Coomera · Government primary · Prep-6
886 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Coomera Rivers State School Coomera QLD | Picnic Creek State School Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #442 of 804 | #319 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3270 of 4,908 | #2639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 819 | 886 |
| Girls / boys | 406 / 413 | 415 / 471 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 63.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 31.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Coomera 4209 | Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coomerariversss.eq.edu.au | picniccreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Picnic Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 42.2).
- •Coomera Rivers State School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picnic Creek State School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 819.
- •Picnic Creek State School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -30%).
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 Coomera Rivers State School better than Picnic Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Picnic Creek State School ranks higher (50.8 vs 42.2 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 Coomera Rivers State School and Picnic Creek State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coomera and Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomera Rivers State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picnic Creek State School has 13.9.
How do Coomera Rivers State School and Picnic Creek State School rank in QLD?
Coomera Rivers State School is 442nd of 804 and Picnic Creek State School is 319th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.