Kingaroy State High School vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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 Mary's Catholic College
Kingaroy · Catholic combined · Prep-12
288 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Kingaroy State High School Kingaroy QLD | St Mary's Catholic College Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 269 | #203 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 1,472 | #952 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 946 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 485 | 138 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.2 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au | www.saintmarys.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.9 vs 35.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 288.
- •Kingaroy State High School is a government school while St Mary's Catholic College is a catholic 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 Mary's Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingaroy State High School and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 1.3 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 Mary's Catholic College has 10.0.
How do Kingaroy State High School and St Mary's Catholic College rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State High School is 170th of 269 and St Mary's Catholic College is 203rd of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.