Frenchville State School vs Lakes Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchville State School
Frenchville · Government primary · Prep-6
825 students · ICSEA 1005
Lakes Creek State School
Lakes Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Frenchville State School Frenchville QLD | Lakes Creek State School Lakes Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #410 of 804 | #675 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3103 of 4,908 | #4443 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 825 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 402 / 423 | 60 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 37% |
| Suburb | Frenchville 4701 | Lakes Creek 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | frenchvilless.eq.edu.au | lakescreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frenchville State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.7 vs 25.8).
- •Frenchville State School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •Frenchville State School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 126.
- •Lakes Creek State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -10%).
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 Frenchville State School better than Lakes Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Frenchville State School ranks higher (44.7 vs 25.8 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 Frenchville State School and Lakes Creek State School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Frenchville and Lakes Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frenchville State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lakes Creek State School has 11.6.
How do Frenchville State School and Lakes Creek State School rank in QLD?
Frenchville State School is 410th of 804 and Lakes Creek State School is 675th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.