Delaneys Creek State School vs Walkamin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1334 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delaneys Creek State School
Delaneys Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
288 students · ICSEA 1000
Walkamin State School
Walkamin · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Delaneys Creek State School Delaneys Creek QLD | Walkamin State School Walkamin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2641 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 288 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 139 | 20 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 3.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Delaneys Creek 4514 | Walkamin 4872 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | delaneyscreekss.eq.edu.au | walkaminss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Delaneys Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 48.3).
- •Walkamin State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Delaneys Creek State School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 45.
- •Delaneys Creek State School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -29%).
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 Delaneys Creek State School better than Walkamin State School?
On the Success Index, Delaneys Creek State School ranks higher (50.7 vs 48.3 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 Delaneys Creek State School and Walkamin State School?
About 1334 km in a straight line, between Delaneys Creek and Walkamin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delaneys Creek State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walkamin State School has 12.9.
How do Delaneys Creek State School and Walkamin State School rank in QLD?
Delaneys Creek State School is 320th of 804 and Walkamin State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.