Jindalee State School vs Our Lady of the Rosary 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.
Jindalee State School
Jindalee · Government primary · Prep-6
522 students · ICSEA 1082
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Kenmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Jindalee State School Jindalee QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #197 of 804 | #89 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1815 of 4,908 | #941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 522 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 265 / 257 | 122 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Jindalee 4074 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jindaleess.eq.edu.au | www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 61.3).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jindalee State School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 221.
- •Jindalee State School has grown faster over five years (-34% vs -48%).
- •Jindalee State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Our Lady of the Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Rosary School ranks higher (70.9 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 2.1 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 Our Lady of the Rosary School has 14.2.
How do Jindalee State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Jindalee State School is 197th of 804 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 89th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.