Kenmore South State School vs Kenmore State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kenmore South State School
Kenmore · Government primary · Prep-6
684 students · ICSEA 1170
Kenmore State High School
Kenmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,973 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Kenmore South State School Kenmore QLD | Kenmore State High School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 804 | #21 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 4,908 | #269 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 684 | 1,973 |
| Girls / boys | 363 / 321 | 1,016 / 957 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 352 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 336 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 146.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 44.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kenmore 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au | kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kenmore South State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 70.8).
- •Kenmore South State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kenmore State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Kenmore State High School is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 684.
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 Kenmore South State School better than Kenmore State High School?
On the Success Index, Kenmore South State School ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.8 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 Kenmore South State School and Kenmore State High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kenmore and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kenmore South State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kenmore State High School has 13.5.
How do Kenmore South State School and Kenmore State High School rank in QLD?
Kenmore South State School is 7th of 804 and Kenmore State High School is 21st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.