Carbrook State School vs Kimberley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 341 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
Kimberley College
Carbrook · Independent combined · Prep-12
745 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD | Kimberley College Carbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #390 of 804 | #142 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3006 of 4,908 | #701 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 333 | 745 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 451 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 50.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.0 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carbrook 4130 | Carbrook 4130 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carbrookss.eq.edu.au | www.kimberley.college/ |
The verdict
- •Kimberley College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 45.9).
- •Kimberley College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carbrook State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Kimberley College is the larger school with 745 students compared with 333.
- •Kimberley College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
- •Carbrook State School is a government school while Kimberley College is an independent 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 Carbrook State School better than Kimberley College?
On the Success Index, Kimberley College ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.9 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 Carbrook State School and Kimberley College?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Carbrook and Carbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carbrook State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kimberley College has 14.7.
How do Carbrook State School and Kimberley College rank in QLD?
Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 and Kimberley College is 142nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.