Berrinba East State School vs Kingston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Kingston State School
Kingston · Government primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Berrinba East State School Berrinba QLD | Kingston State School Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #766 of 804 | #767 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4805 of 4,908 | #4808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 398 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 217 | 271 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 875 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 23% |
| Suburb | Berrinba 4117 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | berrinbaeastss.eq.edu.au | kingstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.3 vs 19.3).
- •Kingston State School has the higher ICSEA (887 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Berrinba East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Kingston State School is the larger school with 512 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 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 Berrinba East State School and Kingston State School?
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 Kingston State School has 15.2.
How do Berrinba East State School and Kingston State School rank in QLD?
Berrinba East State School is 766th of 804 and Kingston State School is 767th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.