Kingsley College vs Park Avenue State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley College
Berserker · Independent combined · Prep-12
274 students · ICSEA 966
Park Avenue State School
Park Avenue · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Kingsley College Berserker QLD | Park Avenue State School Park Avenue QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 275 | #705 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,259 | #4585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 274 | 163 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 138 | 63 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 29% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Park Avenue 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsley.qld.edu.au/ | parkavenuess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsley College scores higher on the Success Index (43.2 vs 23.7).
- •Kingsley College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Park Avenue State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •Kingsley College is the larger school with 274 students compared with 163.
- •Kingsley College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 22%).
- •Kingsley College is a independent school while Park Avenue State School is a government 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 Kingsley College better than Park Avenue State School?
On the Success Index, Kingsley College ranks higher (43.2 vs 23.7 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 Kingsley College and Park Avenue State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Park Avenue in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsley College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Park Avenue State School has 10.7.
How do Kingsley College and Park Avenue State School rank in QLD?
Kingsley College is 165th of 275 and Park Avenue State School is 705th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.