Kenmore South State School vs Mancel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 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
Mancel College
Fig Tree Pocket · Independent special · U
223 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Kenmore South State School Kenmore QLD | Mancel College Fig Tree Pocket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #116 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 684 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 363 / 321 | 74 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +106% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 53.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kenmore 4069 | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au | mancelcollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kenmore South State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mancel College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.5).
- •Kenmore South State School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 223.
- •Mancel College has grown faster over five years (106% vs -1%).
- •Kenmore South State School is a government school while Mancel College is an independent 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 Kenmore South State School better than Mancel College?
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 Kenmore South State School and Mancel College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kenmore and Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kenmore South State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mancel College has 9.7.
How do Kenmore South State School and Mancel College rank in QLD?
Kenmore South State School is 7th of 804 and Mancel College is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.