Brisbane Independent School vs Kenmore State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Independent School
Pullenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 1135
Kenmore State High School
Kenmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,973 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Brisbane Independent School Pullenvale QLD | Kenmore State High School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #21 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #269 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 60 | 1,973 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 30 | 1,016 / 957 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 352 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 336 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 146.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 44.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Pullenvale 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bis.qld.edu.au/ | kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (79.2 vs 70.8).
- •Brisbane Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Independent School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.5).
- •Kenmore State High School is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 60.
- •Kenmore State High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -28%).
- •Brisbane Independent School is a independent school while Kenmore State High School 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 Independent School better than Kenmore State High School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Independent School ranks higher (79.2 vs 70.8 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 Independent School and Kenmore State High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pullenvale and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Independent School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenmore State High School has 13.5.
How do Brisbane Independent School and Kenmore State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Independent School is unranked and Kenmore State High School is 21st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.