Graceville State School vs Sherwood 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.
Graceville State School
Graceville · Government primary · Prep-6
676 students · ICSEA 1156
Sherwood State School
Sherwood · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Graceville State School Graceville QLD | Sherwood State School Sherwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 804 | #49 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #704 of 4,908 | #581 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 676 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 325 / 351 | 307 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1156 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Graceville 4075 | Sherwood 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gracevilless.eq.edu.au | sherwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 73.3).
- •Graceville State School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Graceville State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Graceville State School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 630.
- •Sherwood State School has grown faster over five years (0% 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 Graceville State School better than Sherwood State School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood State School ranks higher (74.5 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 Graceville State School and Sherwood State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Graceville and Sherwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Graceville State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood State School has 15.7.
How do Graceville State School and Sherwood State School rank in QLD?
Graceville State School is 59th of 804 and Sherwood State School is 49th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.