Berrinba East State School vs Groves Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Berrinba East State School
Berrinba · Government primary · Prep-6
398 students · ICSEA 875
Groves Christian College
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,678 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Berrinba East State School Berrinba QLD | Groves Christian College Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #766 of 804 | #240 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4805 of 4,908 | #1129 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 398 | 1,678 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 217 | 848 / 830 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 132 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 111.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 81.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Berrinba 4117 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berrinbaeastss.eq.edu.au | www.groves.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Groves Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (27.5 vs 19.3).
- •Groves Christian College has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berrinba East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Groves Christian College is the larger school with 1,678 students compared with 398.
- •Groves Christian College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -7%).
- •Berrinba East State School is a government school while Groves Christian College is an independent 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 Berrinba East State School better than Groves Christian College?
On the Success Index, Groves Christian College ranks higher (27.5 vs 19.3 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 Berrinba East State School and Groves Christian College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Berrinba and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Berrinba East State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Groves Christian College has 15.1.
How do Berrinba East State School and Groves Christian College rank in QLD?
Berrinba East State School is 766th of 804 and Groves Christian College is 240th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.