Avoca State School vs Kallangur State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 272 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avoca State School
Avoca · Government primary · Prep-6
310 students · ICSEA 957
Kallangur State School
Kallangur · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | Avoca State School Avoca QLD | Kallangur State School Kallangur QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 804 | #518 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3932 of 4,908 | #3669 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 310 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 460 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 144 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 69.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 13% |
| Suburb | Avoca 4670 | Kallangur 4503 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | avocass.eq.edu.au | kallangurss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kallangur State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.5 vs 32.7).
- •Kallangur State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Kallangur State School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 310.
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 Avoca State School better than Kallangur State School?
On the Success Index, Kallangur State School ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.7 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 Avoca State School and Kallangur State School?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Kallangur in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kallangur State School has 14.1.
How do Avoca State School and Kallangur State School rank in QLD?
Avoca State School is 562nd of 804 and Kallangur State School is 518th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.