Fig Tree Pocket State School vs Graceville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fig Tree Pocket State School
Fig Tree Pocket · Government primary · Prep-6
477 students · ICSEA 1169
Graceville State School
Graceville · Government primary · Prep-6
676 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Fig Tree Pocket State School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Graceville State School Graceville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 804 | #59 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #298 of 4,908 | #704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 676 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 251 | 325 / 351 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Graceville 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | figtreepocketss.eq.edu.au | gracevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.3 vs 73.3).
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School has the higher ICSEA (1169 vs 1156), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Graceville State School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 477.
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -15%).
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 Fig Tree Pocket State School better than Graceville State School?
On the Success Index, Fig Tree Pocket State School ranks higher (78.3 vs 73.3 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 Fig Tree Pocket State School and Graceville State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Graceville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fig Tree Pocket State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Graceville State School has 15.0.
How do Fig Tree Pocket State School and Graceville State School rank in QLD?
Fig Tree Pocket State School is 23rd of 804 and Graceville State School is 59th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.