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Daisy Hill State School vs Kairi State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1398 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDaisy Hill State School
Daisy Hill QLD
Kairi State School
Kairi QLD
Success Index
28
Lower 50%
30
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#635 of 804#601 of 804
National rank (type)#4312 of 4,908#4097 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students24199
Girls / boys120 / 12146 / 53
Foundation intake329
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-21%+0%
ICSEA
Average 1000
940940
ICSEA percentile21th21th
Top SEA quarter7%5%
Bottom SEA quarter47%41%
Students per teacher13.814.1
Teaching staff (FTE)17.57.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)9.37.0
Language background other than English22%14%
Indigenous students17%17%
SuburbDaisy Hill 4127Kairi 4872
Council areaLoganTablelands
RemotenessMajor CitiesOuter Regional
Websitedaisyhillss.eq.edu.aukairiss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Kairi State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.3 vs 27.5).
  • •Daisy Hill State School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 99.
  • •Kairi State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -21%).

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 Daisy Hill State School better than Kairi State School?

On the Success Index, Kairi State School ranks higher (30.3 vs 27.5 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 Daisy Hill State School and Kairi State School?

About 1398 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Kairi in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Daisy Hill State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kairi State School has 14.1.

How do Daisy Hill State School and Kairi State School rank in QLD?

Daisy Hill State School is 635th of 804 and Kairi State School is 601st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.