Kenmore State School vs Our Lady of the Rosary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 334 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kenmore State School
Kenmore · Government primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1158
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Kenmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
221 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Kenmore State School Kenmore QLD | Our Lady of the Rosary School Kenmore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 804 | #89 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #27 of 4,908 | #941 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 221 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 276 | 122 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kenmore 4069 | Kenmore 4069 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kenmoress.eq.edu.au | www.olrkenmore.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kenmore State School scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 70.9).
- •Kenmore State School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Kenmore State School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 221.
- •Kenmore State School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -48%).
- •Kenmore State 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 School better than Our Lady of the Rosary School?
On the Success Index, Kenmore State School ranks higher (85.8 vs 70.9 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 State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School?
About 334 m in a straight line, between Kenmore and Kenmore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kenmore State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Rosary School has 14.2.
How do Kenmore State School and Our Lady of the Rosary School rank in QLD?
Kenmore State School is 2nd of 804 and Our Lady of the Rosary School is 89th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.