Port Curtis Road State School vs Sarina State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 258 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Curtis Road State School
Port Curtis · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 890
Sarina State School
Sarina · Government primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Port Curtis Road State School Port Curtis QLD | Sarina State School Sarina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #803 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4903 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 74 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 36 | 182 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 33% |
| Suburb | Port Curtis 4700 | Sarina 4737 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | portcurtisroadss.eq.edu.au | sarinass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Curtis Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 13.7).
- •Sarina State School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 74.
- •Port Curtis Road State School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -22%).
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 Port Curtis Road State School better than Sarina State School?
On the Success Index, Port Curtis Road State School ranks higher (22.3 vs 13.7 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 Port Curtis Road State School and Sarina State School?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Port Curtis and Sarina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Curtis Road State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sarina State School has 15.0.
How do Port Curtis Road State School and Sarina State School rank in QLD?
Port Curtis Road State School is unranked and Sarina State School is 803rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.