Currimundi State School vs Mudgeeraba Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 147 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Currimundi State School
Currimundi · Government primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 1041
Mudgeeraba Creek State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
613 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Currimundi State School Currimundi QLD | Mudgeeraba Creek State School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 804 | #189 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1526 of 4,908 | #1777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 619 | 613 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 327 | 275 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 51.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Currimundi 4551 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | currimundiss.eq.edu.au | mudgeerabacreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Currimundi State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 61.7).
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Currimundi State School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 613.
- •Currimundi State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
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 Currimundi State School better than Mudgeeraba Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Currimundi State School ranks higher (64.2 vs 61.7 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 Currimundi State School and Mudgeeraba Creek State School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Currimundi and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Currimundi State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Creek State School has 11.8.
How do Currimundi State School and Mudgeeraba Creek State School rank in QLD?
Currimundi State School is 153rd of 804 and Mudgeeraba Creek State School is 189th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.