Crestmead State School vs The Centre Education Programme
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crestmead State School
Crestmead · Government primary · Prep-6
1,279 students · ICSEA 925
The Centre Education Programme
Kingston · Catholic special · 7-12
122 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Crestmead State School Crestmead QLD | The Centre Education Programme Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #688 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4528 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,279 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 631 / 648 | 54 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 174 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.7 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 35% |
| Suburb | Crestmead 4132 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crestmeadss.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/centre-education-programme-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Crestmead State School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Centre Education Programme has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.5).
- •Crestmead State School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 122.
- •Crestmead State School is a government school while The Centre Education Programme is a catholic 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Crestmead State School better than The Centre Education Programme?
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 Crestmead State School and The Centre Education Programme?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Crestmead and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crestmead State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Centre Education Programme has 9.9.
How do Crestmead State School and The Centre Education Programme rank in QLD?
Crestmead State School is 688th of 804 and The Centre Education Programme is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.