Benowa State High School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 207 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benowa State High School
Benowa · Government high school · 7-12
2,129 students · ICSEA 1064
St Kevin's School
Benowa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Benowa State High School Benowa QLD | St Kevin's School Benowa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 269 | #226 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #385 of 1,472 | #2017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,129 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 1,113 / 1,016 | 192 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 405 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 309 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 152.7 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Benowa 4217 | Benowa 4217 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benowashs.eq.edu.au | www.sk.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Benowa State High School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 58.9).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benowa State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Benowa State High School is the larger school with 2,129 students compared with 427.
- •Benowa State High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
- •Benowa State High 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 Benowa State High School better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, Benowa State High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 58.9 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 Benowa State High School and St Kevin's School?
About 207 m in a straight line, between Benowa and Benowa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benowa State High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 16.5.
How do Benowa State High School and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
Benowa State High School is 36th of 269 and St Kevin's School is 226th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.