Kilcoy State School vs Nerang State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 139 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kilcoy State School
Kilcoy · Government primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 979
Nerang State School
Nerang · Government primary · Prep-6
244 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Kilcoy State School Kilcoy QLD | Nerang State School Nerang QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #533 of 804 | #385 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3781 of 4,908 | #2986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 282 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 143 | 102 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kilcoy 4515 | Nerang 4211 |
| Council area | Somerset | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | kilcoyss.eq.edu.au | nerangss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nerang State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 34.9).
- •Nerang State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Kilcoy State School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 244.
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 School better than Nerang State School?
On the Success Index, Nerang State School ranks higher (46.2 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 School and Nerang State School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Kilcoy and Nerang in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kilcoy State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nerang State School has 12.1.
How do Kilcoy State School and Nerang State School rank in QLD?
Kilcoy State School is 533rd of 804 and Nerang State School is 385th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.