Kenmore State High School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 754 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kenmore State High School
Kenmore · Government high school · 7-12
1,973 students · ICSEA 1110
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Kenmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Kenmore State High School Kenmore QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 269 | #89 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #269 of 1,472 | #941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,973 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 1,016 / 957 | 122 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 352 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 336 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 146.4 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.5 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kenmore 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au | www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.8 vs 70.9).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kenmore State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Kenmore State High School is the larger school with 1,973 students compared with 221.
- •Kenmore State High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -48%).
- •Kenmore State High School is a government school while Our Lady of the Rosary 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 Kenmore State High School better than Our Lady of the Rosary 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 Kenmore State High School and Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Kenmore and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kenmore State High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary School has 14.2.
How do Kenmore State High School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Kenmore State High School is 21st of 269 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 89th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.