Pimpama State School vs Prospect Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 473 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimpama State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
792 students · ICSEA 993
Prospect Creek State School
Prospect · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Pimpama State School Pimpama QLD | Prospect Creek State School Prospect QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3012 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 792 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 393 / 399 | 7 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | 113 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 2.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Prospect 4715 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Banana |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | pimpamass.eq.edu.au | prospectcreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pimpama State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 43.8).
- •Prospect Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.6).
- •Pimpama State School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 20.
- •Pimpama State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -37%).
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 Pimpama State School better than Prospect Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Pimpama State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 43.8 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 Pimpama State School and Prospect Creek State School?
About 473 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Prospect in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimpama State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prospect Creek State School has 9.5.
How do Pimpama State School and Prospect Creek State School rank in QLD?
Pimpama State School is 393rd of 804 and Prospect Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.