Dysart State High School vs Kingston State College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 740 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dysart State High School
Dysart · Government high school · 7-12
197 students · ICSEA 900
Kingston State College
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Dysart State High School Dysart QLD | Kingston State College Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 269 | #261 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1368 of 1,472 | #1447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 197 | 866 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 105 | 440 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 196 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 78.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 44.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 16% |
| Suburb | Dysart 4745 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Isaac | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dysartshs.eq.edu.au | kingstonsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dysart State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 16.6).
- •Kingston State College has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingston State College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 197.
- •Dysart State High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -9%).
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 Dysart State High School better than Kingston State College?
On the Success Index, Dysart State High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.6 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 Dysart State High School and Kingston State College?
About 740 km in a straight line, between Dysart and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dysart State High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston State College has 10.9.
How do Dysart State High School and Kingston State College rank in QLD?
Dysart State High School is 244th of 269 and Kingston State College is 261st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.