Banksia Beach State School vs Mount Kilcoy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Beach State School
Banksia Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
818 students · ICSEA 996
Mount Kilcoy State School
Mount Kilcoy · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Banksia Beach State School Banksia Beach QLD | Mount Kilcoy State School Mount Kilcoy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #487 of 804 | #392 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3512 of 4,908 | #3011 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 818 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 399 / 419 | 66 / 62 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Banksia Beach 4507 | Mount Kilcoy 4515 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banksiabeachss.eq.edu.au | mtkilcoyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Kilcoy State School scores higher on the Success Index (45.9 vs 38.8).
- •Mount Kilcoy State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Banksia Beach State School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 128.
- •Mount Kilcoy State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -19%).
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 Banksia Beach State School better than Mount Kilcoy State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Kilcoy State School ranks higher (45.9 vs 38.8 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 Banksia Beach State School and Mount Kilcoy State School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Banksia Beach and Mount Kilcoy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Beach State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Kilcoy State School has 14.2.
How do Banksia Beach State School and Mount Kilcoy State School rank in QLD?
Banksia Beach State School is 487th of 804 and Mount Kilcoy State School is 392nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.