Karalee State School vs Tivoli State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karalee State School
Karalee · Government primary · Prep-6
552 students · ICSEA 1041
Tivoli State School
Tivoli · Government primary · Prep-6
201 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Karalee State School Karalee QLD | Tivoli State School Tivoli QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 804 | #703 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2314 of 4,908 | #4573 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 552 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 281 / 271 | 81 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 22% |
| Suburb | Karalee 4306 | Tivoli 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karaleess.eq.edu.au | tivoliss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Karalee State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 23.9).
- •Karalee State School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tivoli State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Karalee State School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 201.
- •Tivoli State School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -7%).
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 Karalee State School better than Tivoli State School?
On the Success Index, Karalee State School ranks higher (55.1 vs 23.9 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 Karalee State School and Tivoli State School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Karalee and Tivoli in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karalee State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tivoli State School has 14.0.
How do Karalee State School and Tivoli State School rank in QLD?
Karalee State School is 261st of 804 and Tivoli State School is 703rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.