Geham State School vs Murphy's Creek 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.
Geham State School
Geham · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 1012
Murphy's Creek State School
Murphys Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Geham State School Geham QLD | Murphy's Creek State School Murphys Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #324 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2664 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 82 / 81 | 2 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 29% |
| Suburb | Geham 4352 | Murphys Creek 4352 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gehamss.eq.edu.au | murphyscreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geham State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 15.0).
- •Geham State School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Geham State School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 17.
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 Geham State School better than Murphy's Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Geham State School ranks higher (50.3 vs 15.0 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 Geham State School and Murphy's Creek State School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Geham and Murphys Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Geham State School and Murphy's Creek State School rank in QLD?
Geham State School is 324th of 804 and Murphy's Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.