Benaraby State School vs Kolan South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 135 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benaraby State School
Benaraby · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 951
Kolan South State School
South Kolan · Government primary · Prep-6
55 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Benaraby State School Benaraby QLD | Kolan South State School South Kolan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 52 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 22 | 33 / 22 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 3.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 15% |
| Suburb | Benaraby 4680 | South Kolan 4670 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benarabyss.eq.edu.au | kolansouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.0 vs 29.5).
- •Benaraby State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.9).
- •Kolan South State School is the larger school with 55 students compared with 52.
- •Kolan South State School has grown faster over five years (-41% vs -47%).
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 Benaraby State School better than Kolan South 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 Benaraby State School and Kolan South State School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Benaraby and South Kolan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benaraby State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kolan South State School has 14.9.
How do Benaraby State School and Kolan South State School rank in QLD?
Benaraby State School is unranked and Kolan South State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.