Port Curtis Road State School vs Zillmere State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 507 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
Zillmere State School
Zillmere · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Port Curtis Road State School Port Curtis QLD | Zillmere State School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #727 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 74 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 36 | 46 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 24% |
| Suburb | Port Curtis 4700 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | portcurtisroadss.eq.edu.au | zillmeress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.3 vs 21.9).
- •Zillmere State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Zillmere State School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 74.
- •Port Curtis Road State School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -32%).
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 Zillmere State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Port Curtis Road State School and Zillmere State School?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Port Curtis and Zillmere 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 Zillmere State School has 14.2.
How do Port Curtis Road State School and Zillmere State School rank in QLD?
Port Curtis Road State School is unranked and Zillmere State School is 727th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.