Kingaroy State High School vs Kingaroy State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 249 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy · Government high school · 7-12
946 students · ICSEA 942
Kingaroy State School
Kingaroy · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Kingaroy State High School Kingaroy QLD | Kingaroy State School Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 269 | #661 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 1,472 | #4379 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 946 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 485 | 153 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.2 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 25% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au | kingaroyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingaroy State High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 26.7).
- •Kingaroy State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 325.
- •Kingaroy State High School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -35%).
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 Kingaroy State High School better than Kingaroy State School?
On the Success Index, Kingaroy State High School ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.7 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 Kingaroy State High School and Kingaroy State School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Kingaroy and Kingaroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingaroy State High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingaroy State School has 10.2.
How do Kingaroy State High School and Kingaroy State School rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State High School is 170th of 269 and Kingaroy State School is 661st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.