South Rock State School vs St Clare's 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.
South Rock State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 957
St Clare's Primary School
Yarrabilba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | South Rock State School Yarrabilba QLD | St Clare's Primary School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #599 of 804 | #372 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4086 of 4,908 | #2901 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 496 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 242 / 254 | 280 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Yarrabilba 4207 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | southrockss.eq.edu.au | www.stclare.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.2 vs 30.5).
- •St Clare's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Rock State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •St Clare's Primary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 496.
- •South Rock State School is a government school while St Clare's 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 South Rock State School better than St Clare's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's Primary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 30.5 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 South Rock State School and St Clare's Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Yarrabilba and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South Rock State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Clare's Primary School has 14.9.
How do South Rock State School and St Clare's Primary School rank in QLD?
South Rock State School is 599th of 804 and St Clare's Primary School is 372nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.