Kedron State School vs Mount Alvernia College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 739 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kedron State School
Kedron · Government primary · Prep-6
487 students · ICSEA 1122
Mount Alvernia College
Kedron · Catholic high school · 7-12
970 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Kedron State School Kedron QLD | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 804 | #7 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 4,908 | #44 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 487 | 970 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 266 | 970 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 80.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 41.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kedronss.eq.edu.au | www.mta.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 78.9).
- •Kedron State School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.1).
- •Mount Alvernia College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 487.
- •Kedron State 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 School better than Mount Alvernia College?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 78.9 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 Kedron State School and Mount Alvernia College?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Kedron and Kedron in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kedron State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Alvernia College has 12.0.
How do Kedron State School and Mount Alvernia College rank in QLD?
Kedron State School is 19th of 804 and Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.