Karalee State School vs St Peter Claver College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.2 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
St Peter Claver College
Riverview · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,103 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Karalee State School Karalee QLD | St Peter Claver College Riverview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 804 | #114 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2314 of 4,908 | #752 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 552 | 1,103 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 271 | 571 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 48.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Karalee 4306 | Riverview 4303 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karaleess.eq.edu.au | www.spcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karalee State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 49.5).
- •Karalee State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter Claver College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •St Peter Claver College is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 552.
- •St Peter Claver College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
- •Karalee State School is a government school while St Peter Claver College is a catholic 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 Karalee State School better than St Peter Claver College?
On the Success Index, Karalee State School ranks higher (55.1 vs 49.5 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 St Peter Claver College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Karalee and Riverview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karalee State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Claver College has 12.3.
How do Karalee State School and St Peter Claver College rank in QLD?
Karalee State School is 261st of 804 and St Peter Claver College is 114th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.