Gympie East State School vs Kilcoy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 87 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gympie East State School
Greens Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 979
Kilcoy State School
Kilcoy · Government primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Gympie East State School Greens Creek QLD | Kilcoy State School Kilcoy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #475 of 804 | #533 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3437 of 4,908 | #3781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 174 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 100 | 139 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Greens Creek 4570 | Kilcoy 4515 |
| Council area | Gympie | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gympieeastss.eq.edu.au | kilcoyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gympie East State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 34.9).
- •Gympie East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Kilcoy State School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 174.
- •Gympie East State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
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 Gympie East State School better than Kilcoy State School?
On the Success Index, Gympie East State School ranks higher (39.8 vs 34.9 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 Gympie East State School and Kilcoy State School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Greens Creek and Kilcoy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gympie East State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilcoy State School has 15.2.
How do Gympie East State School and Kilcoy State School rank in QLD?
Gympie East State School is 475th of 804 and Kilcoy State School is 533rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.