Delaneys Creek State School vs Wamuran State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.0 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
Wamuran State School
Wamuran · Government primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Delaneys Creek State School Delaneys Creek QLD | Wamuran State School Wamuran QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #320 of 804 | #521 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2641 of 4,908 | #3699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 288 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 139 | 155 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 11% |
| Suburb | Delaneys Creek 4514 | Wamuran 4512 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | delaneyscreekss.eq.edu.au | wamuranss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Delaneys Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 36.1).
- •Delaneys Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wamuran State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Wamuran State School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 288.
- •Delaneys Creek State School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 1%).
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 Wamuran State School?
On the Success Index, Delaneys Creek State School ranks higher (50.7 vs 36.1 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 Wamuran State School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Delaneys Creek and Wamuran in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delaneys Creek State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wamuran State School has 15.0.
How do Delaneys Creek State School and Wamuran State School rank in QLD?
Delaneys Creek State School is 320th of 804 and Wamuran State School is 521st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.