Boonah State High School vs Kalbar State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boonah State High School
Boonah · Government high school · 7-12
599 students · ICSEA 984
Kalbar State School
Kalbar · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Boonah State High School Boonah QLD | Kalbar State School Kalbar QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 269 | #268 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #866 of 1,472 | #2341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 599 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 289 | 131 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 123 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Kalbar 4309 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boonahshs.eq.edu.au | kalbarss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalbar State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 43.6).
- •Kalbar State School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boonah State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Boonah State High School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 274.
- •Kalbar State School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -10%).
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 Boonah State High School better than Kalbar State School?
On the Success Index, Kalbar State School ranks higher (54.8 vs 43.6 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 Boonah State High School and Kalbar State School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Kalbar in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boonah State High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalbar State School has 15.1.
How do Boonah State High School and Kalbar State School rank in QLD?
Boonah State High School is 136th of 269 and Kalbar State School is 268th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.