Ithaca Creek State School vs Kenmore South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca Creek State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
604 students · ICSEA 1170
Kenmore South State School
Kenmore · Government primary · Prep-6
684 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Ithaca Creek State School Bardon QLD | Kenmore South State School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 804 | #7 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #107 of 4,908 | #116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 604 | 684 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 307 | 363 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ithacacreekss.eq.edu.au | kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (82.2 vs 81.7).
- •Kenmore South State School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 604.
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 Ithaca Creek State School better than Kenmore South State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ithaca Creek State School and Kenmore South State School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Bardon and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ithaca Creek State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenmore South State School has 15.5.
How do Ithaca Creek State School and Kenmore South State School rank in QLD?
Ithaca Creek State School is 6th of 804 and Kenmore South State School is 7th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.