Kingaroy State High School vs Taabinga State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Taabinga State School
Kingaroy · Government primary · Prep-6
394 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Kingaroy State High School Kingaroy QLD | Taabinga State School Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 269 | #541 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1064 of 1,472 | #3826 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 946 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 461 / 485 | 186 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 180 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 126 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.2 | 31.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.6 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyshs.eq.edu.au | taabingass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.9 vs 34.3).
- •Kingaroy State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.7).
- •Kingaroy State High School is the larger school with 946 students compared with 394.
- •Taabinga State School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -16%).
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 Taabinga State School?
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 Taabinga State School?
About 1.6 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 Taabinga State School has 12.7.
How do Kingaroy State High School and Taabinga State School rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State High School is 170th of 269 and Taabinga State School is 541st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.