Cranbrook State School vs Mount Perry State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 824 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
Mount Perry State School
Mount Perry · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Cranbrook State School Cranbrook QLD | Mount Perry State School Mount Perry QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #610 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4164 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 592 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 288 / 304 | 27 / 25 |
| 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% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 23% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Mount Perry 4671 |
| Council area | Townsville | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cranbrookss.eq.edu.au | mtperryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (29.5 vs 28.7).
- •Cranbrook State School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 52.
- •Mount Perry State School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 22%).
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 Mount Perry State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranbrook State School and Mount Perry State School?
About 824 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Mount Perry in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranbrook State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Perry State School has 12.4.
How do Cranbrook State School and Mount Perry State School rank in QLD?
Cranbrook State School is 610th of 804 and Mount Perry State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.