Burrowes State School vs Kingston State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrowes State School
Marsden · Government primary · Prep-6
890 students · ICSEA 925
Kingston State College
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Burrowes State School Marsden QLD | Kingston State College Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 804 | #261 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4350 of 4,908 | #1447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 890 | 866 |
| Girls / boys | 431 / 459 | 440 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 196 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 78.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 44.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 16% |
| Suburb | Marsden 4132 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burrowesss.eq.edu.au | kingstonsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burrowes State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 16.6).
- •Burrowes State School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingston State College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.3).
- •Burrowes State School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 866.
- •Burrowes State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -9%).
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 Burrowes State School better than Kingston State College?
On the Success Index, Burrowes State School ranks higher (27.0 vs 16.6 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 Burrowes State School and Kingston State College?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Marsden and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrowes State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston State College has 10.9.
How do Burrowes State School and Kingston State College rank in QLD?
Burrowes State School is 652nd of 804 and Kingston State College is 261st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.