Kedron State School vs Padua College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 983 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
Padua College
Kedron · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Kedron State School Kedron QLD | Padua College Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 804 | #44 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 4,908 | #295 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,547 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 266 | 0 / 1,547 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 69.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kedronss.eq.edu.au | padua.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kedron State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 68.5).
- •Kedron State School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padua College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 487.
- •Kedron State School is a government school while Padua 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 Padua College?
On the Success Index, Kedron State School ranks higher (78.9 vs 68.5 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 Padua College?
About 983 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 Padua College has 13.9.
How do Kedron State School and Padua College rank in QLD?
Kedron State School is 19th of 804 and Padua College is 44th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.