Kimberley Park State School vs Shailer Park State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Shailer Park State High School
Shailer Park · Government high school · 7-12
958 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Kimberley Park State School Shailer Park QLD | Shailer Park State High School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #298 of 804 | #117 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2501 of 4,908 | #756 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 667 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 331 / 336 | 465 / 493 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 31.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Shailer Park 4128 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kimberleyparkss.eq.edu.au | shailerparkshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kimberley Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.8 vs 49.4).
- •Kimberley Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1034 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Shailer Park State High School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 667.
- •Shailer Park State High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -21%).
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 Shailer Park State High School?
On the Success Index, Kimberley Park State School ranks higher (52.8 vs 49.4 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 Shailer Park State High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shailer Park and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kimberley Park State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State High School has 11.0.
How do Kimberley Park State School and Shailer Park State High School rank in QLD?
Kimberley Park State School is 298th of 804 and Shailer Park State High School is 117th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.