Gladstone West State School vs Kin Kora State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone West State School
West Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
642 students · ICSEA 938
Kin Kora State School
Kin Kora · Government primary · Prep-6
783 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Gladstone West State School West Gladstone QLD | Kin Kora State School Kin Kora QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #689 of 804 | #659 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4530 of 4,908 | #4370 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 642 | 783 |
| Girls / boys | 351 / 291 | 370 / 413 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.9 | 57.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 22% |
| Suburb | West Gladstone 4680 | Kin Kora 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gladstonewestss.eq.edu.au | kinkorass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kin Kora State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 24.5).
- •Gladstone West State School has the higher ICSEA (938 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kin Kora State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Kin Kora State School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 642.
- •Kin Kora State School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Gladstone West State School better than Kin Kora State School?
On the Success Index, Kin Kora State School ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.5 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 Gladstone West State School and Kin Kora State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Gladstone and Kin Kora in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gladstone West State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kin Kora State School has 13.7.
How do Gladstone West State School and Kin Kora State School rank in QLD?
Gladstone West State School is 689th of 804 and Kin Kora State School is 659th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.