Craigslea State School vs Wavell Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Craigslea State School
Chermside West · Government primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1070
Wavell Heights State School
Wavell Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
398 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Craigslea State School Chermside West QLD | Wavell Heights State School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 804 | #423 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #772 of 4,908 | #3178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 599 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 305 | 192 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.1 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 14% |
| Suburb | Chermside West 4032 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | craigsleass.eq.edu.au | wavellheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Craigslea State School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 43.6).
- •Craigslea State School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wavell Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Craigslea State School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 398.
- •Craigslea State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -13%).
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 Craigslea State School better than Wavell Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Craigslea State School ranks higher (72.7 vs 43.6 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 Craigslea State School and Wavell Heights State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chermside West and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Craigslea State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wavell Heights State School has 12.1.
How do Craigslea State School and Wavell Heights State School rank in QLD?
Craigslea State School is 71st of 804 and Wavell Heights State School is 423rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.