Brookfield State School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.9 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
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Kenmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Brookfield State School Brookfield QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 804 | #89 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #397 of 4,908 | #941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 242 | 122 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1164 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Brookfield 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brookfieldss.eq.edu.au | www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brookfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 70.9).
- •Brookfield State School has the higher ICSEA (1164 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Brookfield State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 221.
- •Brookfield State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -48%).
- •Brookfield State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary School is a catholic 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 Brookfield State School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Brookfield State School ranks higher (76.9 vs 70.9 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 2.9 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School has 14.2.
How do Brookfield State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Brookfield State School is 31st of 804 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 89th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.