Benowa State School vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 353 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benowa State School
Benowa · Government primary · Prep-6
894 students · ICSEA 1089
St Kevin's School
Benowa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Benowa State School Benowa QLD | St Kevin's School Benowa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 804 | #226 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 4,908 | #2017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 894 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 456 | 192 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Benowa 4217 | Benowa 4217 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benowass.eq.edu.au | www.sk.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Benowa State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 58.9).
- •Benowa State School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benowa State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Benowa State School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 427.
- •Benowa State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
- •Benowa State 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 School better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, Benowa State School ranks higher (73.5 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 School and St Kevin's School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Benowa and Benowa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benowa State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 16.5.
How do Benowa State School and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
Benowa State School is 58th of 804 and St Kevin's School is 226th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.