Berrinba East State School vs Kingston State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Kingston State College
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Berrinba East State School Berrinba QLD | Kingston State College Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #766 of 804 | #261 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4805 of 4,908 | #1447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 398 | 866 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 217 | 440 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 196 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 78.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 44.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 16% |
| Suburb | Berrinba 4117 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berrinbaeastss.eq.edu.au | kingstonsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Berrinba East State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.3 vs 16.6).
- •Kingston State College has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingston State College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •Kingston State College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 398.
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 Kingston State College?
On the Success Index, Berrinba East State School ranks higher (19.3 vs 16.6 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 Kingston State College?
About 1.9 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 Kingston State College has 10.9.
How do Berrinba East State School and Kingston State College rank in QLD?
Berrinba East State School is 766th of 804 and Kingston State College is 261st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.