East Ayr State School vs Keppel Sands State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 545 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Ayr State School
Ayr · Government primary · Prep-6
500 students · ICSEA 952
Keppel Sands State School
Keppel Sands · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | East Ayr State School Ayr QLD | Keppel Sands State School Keppel Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #597 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4080 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 500 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 268 | 1 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 1.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Keppel Sands 4702 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eastayrss.eq.edu.au | keppelsandsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •East Ayr State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 25.8).
- •East Ayr State School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 8.
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 East Ayr State School better than Keppel Sands State School?
On the Success Index, East Ayr State School ranks higher (30.5 vs 25.8 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 East Ayr State School and Keppel Sands State School?
About 545 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Keppel Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do East Ayr State School and Keppel Sands State School rank in QLD?
East Ayr State School is 597th of 804 and Keppel Sands State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.