Kingaroy State High School vs St John's Lutheran School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km 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
St John's Lutheran School
Kingaroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
692 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Kingaroy State High School Kingaroy QLD | St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 269 | #169 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 1,472 | #811 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 946 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 485 | 350 / 342 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.2 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 41.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjls.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 34.9).
- •St John's Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.6).
- •Kingaroy State High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 692.
- •St John's Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -16%).
- •Kingaroy State High School is a government school while St John's Lutheran School 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 Kingaroy State High School better than St John's Lutheran School?
On the Success Index, St John's Lutheran School ranks higher (42.7 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 Kingaroy State High School and St John's Lutheran School?
About 2.5 km 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 St John's Lutheran School has 14.6.
How do Kingaroy State High School and St John's Lutheran School rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State High School is 170th of 269 and St John's Lutheran School is 169th of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.