Edge Hill State School vs Kalbar State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1416 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edge Hill State School
Edge Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
864 students · ICSEA 1016
Kalbar State School
Kalbar · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 1016
| Measure | Edge Hill State School Edge Hill QLD | Kalbar State School Kalbar QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 804 | #268 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2983 of 4,908 | #2341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 864 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 422 | 131 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1016 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Edge Hill 4870 | Kalbar 4309 |
| Council area | Cairns | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | edgehillss.eq.edu.au | kalbarss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalbar State School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 46.2).
- •Kalbar State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Edge Hill State School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 274.
- •Kalbar State School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -24%).
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 Edge Hill State School better than Kalbar State School?
On the Success Index, Kalbar State School ranks higher (54.8 vs 46.2 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 Edge Hill State School and Kalbar State School?
About 1416 km in a straight line, between Edge Hill and Kalbar in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edge Hill State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalbar State School has 15.1.
How do Edge Hill State School and Kalbar State School rank in QLD?
Edge Hill State School is 384th of 804 and Kalbar State School is 268th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.