Kedron State School vs Wooloowin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km 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
Wooloowin State School
Wooloowin · Government primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1121
| Measure | Kedron State School Kedron QLD | Wooloowin State School Wooloowin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #19 of 804 | #41 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #259 of 4,908 | #464 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 487 | 345 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 266 | 190 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1122 | 1121 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Wooloowin 4030 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kedronss.eq.edu.au | wooloowinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kedron State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 76.1).
- •Kedron State School has the higher ICSEA (1122 vs 1121), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wooloowin State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Kedron State School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 345.
- •Kedron State School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Wooloowin State School?
On the Success Index, Kedron State School ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.1 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 Wooloowin State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Wooloowin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kedron State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wooloowin State School has 14.6.
How do Kedron State School and Wooloowin State School rank in QLD?
Kedron State School is 19th of 804 and Wooloowin State School is 41st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.