Harlaxton State School vs Kelso State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1051 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harlaxton State School
Harlaxton · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 828
Kelso State School
Kelso · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 828
| Measure | Harlaxton State School Harlaxton QLD | Kelso State School Kelso QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #699 of 804 | #800 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4557 of 4,908 | #4897 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 177 | 303 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 92 | 144 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 828 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 43% |
| Suburb | Harlaxton 4350 | Kelso 4815 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | harlaxtonss.eq.edu.au | kelsoss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harlaxton State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 14.6).
- •Kelso State School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 177.
- •Harlaxton State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -29%).
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 Harlaxton State School better than Kelso State School?
On the Success Index, Harlaxton State School ranks higher (24.0 vs 14.6 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 Harlaxton State School and Kelso State School?
About 1051 km in a straight line, between Harlaxton and Kelso in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harlaxton State School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kelso State School has 12.4.
How do Harlaxton State School and Kelso State School rank in QLD?
Harlaxton State School is 699th of 804 and Kelso State School is 800th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.