Kedron State High School vs Mount Alvernia College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kedron State High School
Kedron · Government high school · 7-12
1,700 students · ICSEA 1096
Mount Alvernia College
Kedron · Catholic high school · 7-12
970 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Kedron State High School Kedron QLD | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 269 | #7 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #193 of 1,472 | #44 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,700 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 795 / 905 | 970 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 300 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 253 | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 127.8 | 80.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.0 | 41.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kedronshs.eq.edu.au | www.mta.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 73.6).
- •Mount Alvernia College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.3).
- •Kedron State High School is the larger school with 1,700 students compared with 970.
- •Mount Alvernia College has grown faster over five years (7% vs 2%).
- •Kedron State High School is a government school while Mount Alvernia College 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 Kedron State High School better than Mount Alvernia College?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 73.6 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 Kedron State High School and Mount Alvernia College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Kedron in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kedron State High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Alvernia College has 12.0.
How do Kedron State High School and Mount Alvernia College rank in QLD?
Kedron State High School is 14th of 269 and Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.