Cranbrook State School vs Heatley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Heatley State School
Heatley · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Cranbrook State School Cranbrook QLD | Heatley State School Heatley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 804 | #779 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4164 of 4,908 | #4852 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 198 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 24.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 57% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Heatley 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cranbrookss.eq.edu.au | heatleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 17.6).
- •Cranbrook State School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranbrook State School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 423.
- •Cranbrook State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -17%).
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 Heatley State School?
On the Success Index, Cranbrook State School ranks higher (29.5 vs 17.6 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 Cranbrook State School and Heatley State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Heatley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbrook State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heatley State School has 12.7.
How do Cranbrook State School and Heatley State School rank in QLD?
Cranbrook State School is 610th of 804 and Heatley State School is 779th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.