Andergrove State School vs Kioma State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 795 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andergrove State School
Andergrove · Government primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 887
Kioma State School
Kioma · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Andergrove State School Andergrove QLD | Kioma State School Kioma QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #768 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4812 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 270 | 16 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 137 | 8 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 2.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 31% |
| Suburb | Andergrove 4740 | Kioma 4498 |
| Council area | Mackay | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | andergrovess.eq.edu.au | kiomass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.2 vs 20.0).
- •Andergrove State School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 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 Andergrove State School better than Kioma 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 Andergrove State School and Kioma State School?
About 795 km in a straight line, between Andergrove and Kioma in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Andergrove State School and Kioma State School rank in QLD?
Andergrove State School is 768th of 804 and Kioma State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.