Albert State School vs Kippa-Ring State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 191 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 899
Kippa-Ring State School
Kippa-Ring · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Albert State School Maryborough QLD | Kippa-Ring State School Kippa-Ring QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #663 of 804 | #734 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4383 of 4,908 | #4715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 65 | 123 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 27% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Kippa-Ring 4021 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | albertss.eq.edu.au | kipparingss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albert State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 21.4).
- •Kippa-Ring State School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Kippa-Ring State School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 126.
- •Albert State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
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 Albert State School better than Kippa-Ring State School?
On the Success Index, Albert State School ranks higher (26.6 vs 21.4 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 Albert State School and Kippa-Ring State School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Kippa-Ring in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kippa-Ring State School has 12.0.
How do Albert State School and Kippa-Ring State School rank in QLD?
Albert State School is 663rd of 804 and Kippa-Ring State School is 734th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.