Kelvin Grove State College vs St Ambrose's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove · Government combined · Prep-12
3,617 students · ICSEA 1135
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Kelvin Grove State College Kelvin Grove QLD | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 275 | #13 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #308 of 1,259 | #163 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,617 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 1,799 / 1,818 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 97 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 445 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 422 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 262.5 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 89.4 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kelvin Grove 4059 | Newmarket 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 67.8).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kelvin Grove State College is the larger school with 3,617 students compared with 152.
- •Kelvin Grove State College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -36%).
- •Kelvin Grove State College is a government school while St Ambrose's Primary School 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 Kelvin Grove State College better than St Ambrose's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose's Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 67.8 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 Kelvin Grove State College and St Ambrose's Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Newmarket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kelvin Grove State College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Kelvin Grove State College and St Ambrose's Primary School rank in QLD?
Kelvin Grove State College is 49th of 275 and St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.