Kimberley Park State School vs Ohana College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kimberley Park State School
Shailer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
667 students · ICSEA 1034
Ohana College
Meadowbrook · Independent high school · 7-12
237 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Kimberley Park State School Shailer Park QLD | Ohana College Meadowbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 804 | #131 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2501 of 4,908 | #844 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 667 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 336 | 97 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +182% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 28.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Shailer Park 4128 | Meadowbrook 4131 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kimberleyparkss.eq.edu.au | ohanacollege.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kimberley Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 45.2).
- •Kimberley Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ohana College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Kimberley Park State School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 237.
- •Ohana College has grown faster over five years (182% vs -21%).
- •Kimberley Park State School is a government school while Ohana College is an independent 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 Kimberley Park State School better than Ohana College?
On the Success Index, Kimberley Park State School ranks higher (52.8 vs 45.2 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 Kimberley Park State School and Ohana College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Shailer Park and Meadowbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kimberley Park State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ohana College has 11.3.
How do Kimberley Park State School and Ohana College rank in QLD?
Kimberley Park State School is 298th of 804 and Ohana College is 131st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.