Collingwood Park State Secondary College vs Kruger State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
Collingwood Park · Government high school · 7-8
256 students · ICSEA 962
Kruger State School
Bellbird Park · Government primary · Prep-6
673 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Collingwood Park State Secondary College Collingwood Park QLD | Kruger State School Bellbird Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 269 | #678 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #969 of 1,472 | #4471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-8 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 256 | 673 |
| Girls / boys | 127 / 129 | 311 / 362 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | Collingwood Park 4301 | Bellbird Park 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | collingwoodparkssc.eq.edu.au/ | krugerss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Collingwood Park State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 25.3).
- •Collingwood Park State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Collingwood Park State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.8).
- •Kruger State School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 256.
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 Collingwood Park State Secondary College better than Kruger State School?
On the Success Index, Collingwood Park State Secondary College ranks higher (39.4 vs 25.3 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 Collingwood Park State Secondary College and Kruger State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Collingwood Park and Bellbird Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Collingwood Park State Secondary College has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kruger State School has 13.8.
How do Collingwood Park State Secondary College and Kruger State School rank in QLD?
Collingwood Park State Secondary College is 154th of 269 and Kruger State School is 678th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.