Beenleigh State High School vs Kepnock State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 326 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenleigh State High School
Beenleigh · Government high school · 7-12
2,358 students · ICSEA 928
Kepnock State High School
Kepnock · Government high school · 7-12
1,074 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Beenleigh State High School Beenleigh QLD | Kepnock State High School Kepnock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #239 of 269 | #237 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1346 of 1,472 | #1331 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,358 | 1,074 |
| Girls / boys | 1,146 / 1,212 | 520 / 554 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 254 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 737 | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.8 | 98.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.6 | 44.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Kepnock 4670 |
| Council area | Logan | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | beenleighshs.eq.edu.au | kepnockshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kepnock State High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.3 vs 23.3).
- •Beenleigh State High School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kepnock State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.5).
- •Beenleigh State High School is the larger school with 2,358 students compared with 1,074.
- •Beenleigh State High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -22%).
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 Beenleigh State High School better than Kepnock State High School?
On the Success Index, Kepnock State High School ranks higher (24.3 vs 23.3 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 Beenleigh State High School and Kepnock State High School?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Kepnock in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kepnock State High School has 11.0.
How do Beenleigh State High School and Kepnock State High School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State High School is 239th of 269 and Kepnock State High School is 237th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.