Kilcoy State High School vs Kilcoy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 853 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilcoy State High School
Kilcoy · Government high school · 7-12
432 students · ICSEA 969
Kilcoy State School
Kilcoy · Government primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Kilcoy State High School Kilcoy QLD | Kilcoy State School Kilcoy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 269 | #533 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #910 of 1,472 | #3781 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 432 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 209 | 139 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kilcoy 4515 | Kilcoy 4515 |
| Council area | Somerset | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kilcoyshs.eq.edu.au | kilcoyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kilcoy State High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.8 vs 34.9).
- •Kilcoy State School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kilcoy State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.2).
- •Kilcoy State High School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 282.
- •Kilcoy State High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -13%).
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 Kilcoy State High School better than Kilcoy State School?
On the Success Index, Kilcoy State High School ranks higher (41.8 vs 34.9 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 Kilcoy State High School and Kilcoy State School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Kilcoy and Kilcoy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilcoy State High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kilcoy State School has 15.2.
How do Kilcoy State High School and Kilcoy State School rank in QLD?
Kilcoy State High School is 144th of 269 and Kilcoy State School is 533rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.