Coopers Plains State School vs Kalkie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coopers Plains State School
Coopers Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 972
Kalkie State School
Kalkie · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Coopers Plains State School Coopers Plains QLD | Kalkie State School Kalkie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 804 | #374 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3185 of 4,908 | #2930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 211 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 107 | 136 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 12% |
| Suburb | Coopers Plains 4108 | Kalkie 4670 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | coopersplainsss.eq.edu.au | kalkiess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalkie State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 43.4).
- •Kalkie State School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Kalkie State School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 211.
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 Coopers Plains State School better than Kalkie State School?
On the Success Index, Kalkie State School ranks higher (46.8 vs 43.4 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 Coopers Plains State School and Kalkie State School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Coopers Plains and Kalkie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coopers Plains State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalkie State School has 11.7.
How do Coopers Plains State School and Kalkie State School rank in QLD?
Coopers Plains State School is 426th of 804 and Kalkie State School is 374th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.