Lakes Creek State School vs Mount Archer State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Creek State School
Lakes Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 888
Mount Archer State School
Koongal · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Lakes Creek State School Lakes Creek QLD | Mount Archer State School Koongal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #675 of 804 | #797 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4443 of 4,908 | #4893 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 66 | 242 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 29% |
| Suburb | Lakes Creek 4701 | Koongal 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lakescreekss.eq.edu.au | mtarcherss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lakes Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 14.9).
- •Mount Archer State School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.7).
- •Mount Archer State School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 126.
- •Lakes Creek State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -16%).
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 Lakes Creek State School better than Mount Archer State School?
On the Success Index, Lakes Creek State School ranks higher (25.8 vs 14.9 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 Lakes Creek State School and Mount Archer State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lakes Creek and Koongal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakes Creek State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Archer State School has 14.7.
How do Lakes Creek State School and Mount Archer State School rank in QLD?
Lakes Creek State School is 675th of 804 and Mount Archer State School is 797th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.