Kingaroy State School vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingaroy State School
Kingaroy · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 908
St Mary's Catholic College
Kingaroy · Catholic combined · Prep-12
288 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Kingaroy State School Kingaroy QLD | St Mary's Catholic College Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #661 of 804 | #203 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4379 of 4,908 | #952 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 325 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 172 | 138 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyss.eq.edu.au | www.saintmarys.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 26.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingaroy State School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 288.
- •St Mary's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -35%).
- •Kingaroy State 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 School better than St Mary's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic College ranks higher (35.5 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 School and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingaroy and Kingaroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingaroy State School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic College has 10.0.
How do Kingaroy State School and St Mary's Catholic College rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State School is 661st of 804 and St Mary's Catholic College is 203rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.