Kentville State School vs Lake Clarendon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kentville State School
Kentville · Government primary · Prep-6
24 students · ICSEA 921
Lake Clarendon State School
Lake Clarendon · Government primary · Prep-6
153 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Kentville State School Kentville QLD | Lake Clarendon State School Lake Clarendon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #581 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4024 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 24 | 153 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 14 | 78 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 10.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 16% |
| Suburb | Kentville 4341 | Lake Clarendon 4343 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kentvilless.eq.edu.au | lakeclarendonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Clarendon State School scores higher on the Success Index (31.4 vs 25.6).
- •Lake Clarendon State School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kentville State School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.9).
- •Lake Clarendon State School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 24.
- •Lake Clarendon State School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -37%).
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 Kentville State School better than Lake Clarendon State School?
On the Success Index, Lake Clarendon State School ranks higher (31.4 vs 25.6 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 Kentville State School and Lake Clarendon State School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Kentville and Lake Clarendon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kentville State School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lake Clarendon State School has 14.9.
How do Kentville State School and Lake Clarendon State School rank in QLD?
Kentville State School is unranked and Lake Clarendon State School is 581st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.