Faith Baptist Christian School vs Kin Kora State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Baptist Christian School
Burua · Independent combined · Prep-12
125 students · ICSEA 981
Kin Kora State School
Kin Kora · Government primary · Prep-6
783 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Faith Baptist Christian School Burua QLD | Kin Kora State School Kin Kora QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 275 | #659 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,259 | #4370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 125 | 783 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 62 | 370 / 413 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 57.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 22% |
| Suburb | Burua 4680 | Kin Kora 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fbcs.qld.edu.au/ | kinkorass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Faith Baptist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (38.7 vs 26.8).
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Kin Kora State School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 125.
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 5%).
- •Faith Baptist Christian School is a independent school while Kin Kora State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Faith Baptist Christian School better than Kin Kora State School?
On the Success Index, Faith Baptist Christian School ranks higher (38.7 vs 26.8 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 Faith Baptist Christian School and Kin Kora State School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Burua and Kin Kora in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Baptist Christian School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kin Kora State School has 13.7.
How do Faith Baptist Christian School and Kin Kora State School rank in QLD?
Faith Baptist Christian School is 186th of 275 and Kin Kora State School is 659th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.