Ashmore State School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmore State School
Ashmore · Government primary · Prep-6
745 students · ICSEA 1040
St Kevin's School
Benowa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Ashmore State School Ashmore QLD | St Kevin's School Benowa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #306 of 804 | #226 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2557 of 4,908 | #2017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 745 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 355 / 390 | 192 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Benowa 4217 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashmoress.eq.edu.au | www.sk.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 52.0).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashmore State School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Ashmore State School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 427.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -16%).
- •Ashmore State School is a government school while St Kevin's 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 Ashmore State School better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.0 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 Ashmore State School and St Kevin's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Benowa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmore State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 16.5.
How do Ashmore State School and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
Ashmore State School is 306th of 804 and St Kevin's School is 226th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.