Karalee State School vs Mudgeeraba Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 78 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
Mudgeeraba Creek State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
613 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Karalee State School Karalee QLD | Mudgeeraba Creek State School Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 804 | #189 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2314 of 4,908 | #1777 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 552 | 613 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 271 | 275 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 51.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 29.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Karalee 4306 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karaleess.eq.edu.au | mudgeerabacreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 55.1).
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 552.
- •Karalee State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -14%).
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 Mudgeeraba Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Mudgeeraba Creek State School ranks higher (61.7 vs 55.1 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 Karalee State School and Mudgeeraba Creek State School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Karalee and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karalee State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mudgeeraba Creek State School has 11.8.
How do Karalee State School and Mudgeeraba Creek State School rank in QLD?
Karalee State School is 261st of 804 and Mudgeeraba Creek State School is 189th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.