Cranbrook State School vs Enkindle Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook State School
Cranbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
592 students · ICSEA 910
Enkindle Village School
Douglas · Independent primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Cranbrook State School Cranbrook QLD | Enkindle Village School Douglas QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4164 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 58 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 28 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | +93% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 9% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Douglas 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cranbrookss.eq.edu.au | enkindleschool.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Enkindle Village School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 29.5).
- •Enkindle Village School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Enkindle Village School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.6).
- •Cranbrook State School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 58.
- •Enkindle Village School has grown faster over five years (93% vs 22%).
- •Cranbrook State School is a government school while Enkindle Village School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Cranbrook State School better than Enkindle Village School?
On the Success Index, Enkindle Village School ranks higher (54.5 vs 29.5 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 Cranbrook State School and Enkindle Village School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Douglas in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbrook State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Enkindle Village School has 6.4.
How do Cranbrook State School and Enkindle Village School rank in QLD?
Cranbrook State School is 610th of 804 and Enkindle Village School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.