Kalkie State School vs Park Ridge State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 324 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kalkie State School
Kalkie · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 972
Park Ridge State School
Park Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
584 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Kalkie State School Kalkie QLD | Park Ridge State School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #374 of 804 | #503 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2930 of 4,908 | #3583 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 322 | 584 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 186 | 281 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 39.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kalkie 4670 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kalkiess.eq.edu.au | parkridgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalkie State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 37.8).
- •Kalkie State School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Park Ridge State School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 322.
- •Kalkie State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -8%).
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 Kalkie State School better than Park Ridge State School?
On the Success Index, Kalkie State School ranks higher (46.8 vs 37.8 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 Kalkie State School and Park Ridge State School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Kalkie and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kalkie State School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Ridge State School has 14.6.
How do Kalkie State School and Park Ridge State School rank in QLD?
Kalkie State School is 374th of 804 and Park Ridge State School is 503rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.