Brisbane Grammar School vs Kelvin Grove State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Grammar School
Brisbane · Independent combined · 5-12
1,996 students · ICSEA 1210
Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove · Government combined · Prep-12
3,617 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Brisbane Grammar School Brisbane QLD | Kelvin Grove State College Kelvin Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 275 | #49 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #39 of 1,259 | #308 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,996 | 3,617 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,996 | 1,799 / 1,818 |
| Foundation intake | – | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 291 | 445 |
| Year 12 cohort | 287 | 422 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1210 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 83% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 188.2 | 262.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 133.5 | 89.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Kelvin Grove 4059 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brisbanegrammar.com | kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (85.4 vs 67.8).
- •Brisbane Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1210 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Kelvin Grove State College is the larger school with 3,617 students compared with 1,996.
- •Brisbane Grammar School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 1%).
- •Brisbane Grammar School is a independent school while Kelvin Grove State College is a government 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 Brisbane Grammar School better than Kelvin Grove State College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Grammar School ranks higher (85.4 vs 67.8 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 Brisbane Grammar School and Kelvin Grove State College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and Kelvin Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Grammar School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelvin Grove State College has 13.8.
How do Brisbane Grammar School and Kelvin Grove State College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Grammar School is 1st of 275 and Kelvin Grove State College is 49th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.