Karalee State School vs Mount Crosby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karalee State School
Karalee · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1041
Mount Crosby State School
Karana Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Karalee State School Karalee QLD | Mount Crosby State School Karana Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 804 | #259 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2314 of 4,908 | #2308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 552 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 271 | 264 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Karalee 4306 | Karana Downs 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karaleess.eq.edu.au | mtcrosbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.1 vs 55.2).
- •Mount Crosby State School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karalee State School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Mount Crosby State School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 552.
- •Karalee State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -12%).
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 Karalee State School better than Mount Crosby State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Karalee State School and Mount Crosby State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Karalee and Karana Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karalee State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Crosby State School has 16.0.
How do Karalee State School and Mount Crosby State School rank in QLD?
Karalee State School is 261st of 804 and Mount Crosby State School is 259th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.