John Paul College vs Kimberley Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Paul College
Daisy Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,235 students · ICSEA 1117
Kimberley Park State School
Shailer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
667 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | John Paul College Daisy Hill QLD | Kimberley Park State School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 275 | #298 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #307 of 1,259 | #2501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,235 | 667 |
| Girls / boys | 1,073 / 1,162 | 331 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 140 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 170 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 147.3 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 121.0 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Daisy Hill 4127 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jpc.qld.edu.au | kimberleyparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 52.8).
- •John Paul College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kimberley Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •John Paul College is the larger school with 2,235 students compared with 667.
- •John Paul College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -21%).
- •John Paul College is a independent school while Kimberley Park State School is a government 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 John Paul College better than Kimberley Park State School?
On the Success Index, John Paul College ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.8 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 John Paul College and Kimberley Park State School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Daisy Hill and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Paul College has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kimberley Park State School has 13.6.
How do John Paul College and Kimberley Park State School rank in QLD?
John Paul College is 48th of 275 and Kimberley Park State School is 298th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.