Grovely State School vs Pine Community 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.
Grovely State School
Keperra · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 1001
Pine Community School
Arana Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Grovely State School Keperra QLD | Pine Community School Arana Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #354 of 804 | #73 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2817 of 4,908 | #786 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 303 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 163 | 46 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 7% |
| Suburb | Keperra 4054 | Arana Hills 4054 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | grovelyss.eq.edu.au | www.pinecommunityschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Pine Community School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 48.3).
- •Pine Community School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grovely State School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 103.
- •Pine Community School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -19%).
- •Grovely State School is a government school while Pine Community School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Grovely State School better than Pine Community School?
On the Success Index, Pine Community School ranks higher (72.6 vs 48.3 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 Grovely State School and Pine Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Keperra and Arana Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grovely State School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pine Community School has 11.2.
How do Grovely State School and Pine Community School rank in QLD?
Grovely State School is 354th of 804 and Pine Community School is 73rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.