Fig Tree Pocket State School vs Ithaca Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.8 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
Ithaca Creek State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
604 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Fig Tree Pocket State School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Ithaca Creek State School Bardon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 804 | #6 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #298 of 4,908 | #107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 477 | 604 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 251 | 297 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1169 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 37.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Bardon 4065 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | figtreepocketss.eq.edu.au | ithacacreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ithaca Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 78.3).
- •Ithaca Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1169), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fig Tree Pocket State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Ithaca Creek State School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 477.
- •Ithaca Creek State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -5%).
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 Fig Tree Pocket State School better than Ithaca Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Ithaca Creek State School ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.3 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 Ithaca Creek State School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Bardon 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 Ithaca Creek State School has 15.9.
How do Fig Tree Pocket State School and Ithaca Creek State School rank in QLD?
Fig Tree Pocket State School is 23rd of 804 and Ithaca Creek State School is 6th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.