Kelso State School vs Thuringowa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso State School
Kelso · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 828
Thuringowa State High School
Condon · Government high school · 7-12
659 students · ICSEA 842
| Measure | Kelso State School Kelso QLD | Thuringowa State High School Condon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #800 of 804 | #265 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4897 of 4,908 | #1457 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 303 | 659 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 159 | 323 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 828 | 842 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 46% |
| Suburb | Kelso 4815 | Condon 4815 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kelsoss.eq.edu.au | thuringowashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Thuringowa State High School has the higher ICSEA (842 vs 828), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Thuringowa State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Thuringowa State High School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 303.
- •Thuringowa State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -29%).
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 Kelso State School better than Thuringowa State High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kelso State School and Thuringowa State High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Condon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kelso State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thuringowa State High School has 11.3.
How do Kelso State School and Thuringowa State High School rank in QLD?
Kelso State School is 800th of 804 and Thuringowa State High School is 265th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.