Jindalee State School vs Kenmore South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindalee State School
Jindalee · Government primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1082
Kenmore South State School
Kenmore · Government primary · Prep-6
684 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Jindalee State School Jindalee QLD | Kenmore South State School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 804 | #7 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1815 of 4,908 | #116 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 522 | 684 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 257 | 363 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 67% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 44.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jindalee 4074 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jindaleess.eq.edu.au | kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kenmore South State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 61.3).
- •Kenmore South State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindalee State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Kenmore South State School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 522.
- •Kenmore South State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -34%).
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 Jindalee State School better than Kenmore South State School?
On the Success Index, Kenmore South State School ranks higher (81.7 vs 61.3 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 Jindalee State School and Kenmore South State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jindalee and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindalee State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenmore South State School has 15.5.
How do Jindalee State School and Kenmore South State School rank in QLD?
Jindalee State School is 197th of 804 and Kenmore South State School is 7th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.