Coolabunia State School vs Kingaroy State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolabunia State School
Coolabunia · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 966
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy · Government high school · 7-12
946 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Coolabunia State School Coolabunia QLD | Kingaroy State High School Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #505 of 804 | #170 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3589 of 4,908 | #1064 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 121 | 946 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 56 | 461 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 95.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 15% |
| Suburb | Coolabunia 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coolabuniass.eq.edu.au | kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coolabunia State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 34.9).
- •Coolabunia State School has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.4).
- •Kingaroy State High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 121.
- •Coolabunia State School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -16%).
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 Coolabunia State School better than Kingaroy State High School?
On the Success Index, Coolabunia State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 34.9 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 Coolabunia State School and Kingaroy State High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Coolabunia and Kingaroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolabunia State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingaroy State High School has 9.9.
How do Coolabunia State School and Kingaroy State High School rank in QLD?
Coolabunia State School is 505th of 804 and Kingaroy State High School is 170th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.