Grantham State School vs Ma Ma Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham State School
Grantham · Government primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 925
Ma Ma Creek State School
Ma Ma Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
26 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Grantham State School Grantham QLD | Ma Ma Creek State School Ma Ma Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 41 | 11 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 15% |
| Suburb | Grantham 4347 | Ma Ma Creek 4347 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | granthamss.eq.edu.au | mamacreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ma Ma Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 26.1).
- •Ma Ma Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ma Ma Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Grantham State School is the larger school with 73 students compared with 26.
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 Grantham State School better than Ma Ma Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Ma Ma Creek State School ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.1 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 Grantham State School and Ma Ma Creek State School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Ma Ma Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grantham State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ma Ma Creek State School has 10.8.
How do Grantham State School and Ma Ma Creek State School rank in QLD?
Grantham State School is unranked and Ma Ma Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.