Brookfield State School vs Kenmore South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield State School
Brookfield · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 1164
Kenmore South State School
Kenmore · Government primary · Prep-6
684 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Brookfield State School Brookfield QLD | Kenmore South State School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 804 | #7 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 4,908 | #116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 684 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 242 | 363 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Brookfield 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brookfieldss.eq.edu.au | kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kenmore South State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 76.9).
- •Kenmore South State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1164), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kenmore South State School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.1).
- •Kenmore South State School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 453.
- •Kenmore South State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
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 Brookfield State School better than Kenmore South State School?
On the Success Index, Kenmore South State School ranks higher (81.7 vs 76.9 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 Brookfield State School and Kenmore South State School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brookfield State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenmore South State School has 15.5.
How do Brookfield State School and Kenmore South State School rank in QLD?
Brookfield State School is 31st of 804 and Kenmore South State School is 7th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.