Kairi State School vs Yungaburra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kairi State School
Kairi · Government primary · Prep-6
99 students · ICSEA 940
Yungaburra State School
Yungaburra · Government primary · Prep-6
217 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Kairi State School Kairi QLD | Yungaburra State School Yungaburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #601 of 804 | #247 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4097 of 4,908 | #2158 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 99 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 53 | 113 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kairi 4872 | Yungaburra 4884 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kairiss.eq.edu.au | yungaburrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yungaburra State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 30.3).
- •Yungaburra State School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yungaburra State School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 99.
- •Yungaburra State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
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 Kairi State School better than Yungaburra State School?
On the Success Index, Yungaburra State School ranks higher (57.1 vs 30.3 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 Kairi State School and Yungaburra State School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Kairi and Yungaburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kairi State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yungaburra State School has 14.1.
How do Kairi State School and Yungaburra State School rank in QLD?
Kairi State School is 601st of 804 and Yungaburra State School is 247th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.