Lakes Creek State School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.5 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
North Rockhampton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
349 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Lakes Creek State School Lakes Creek QLD | St Mary's Catholic Primary School North Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #675 of 804 | #300 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4443 of 4,908 | #2525 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 66 | 175 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lakes Creek 4701 | North Rockhampton 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lakescreekss.eq.edu.au | www.smnrrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (52.5 vs 25.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lakes Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 126.
- •Lakes Creek State School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 0%).
- •Lakes Creek State School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School 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 Lakes Creek State School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 25.8 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lakes Creek and North Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lakes Creek State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 16.2.
How do Lakes Creek State School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Lakes Creek State School is 675th of 804 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 300th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.