Kingsley College vs Rockhampton Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Rockhampton Special School
Rockhampton · Government special · Prep-12
103 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Kingsley College Berserker QLD | Rockhampton Special School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 274 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 138 | 35 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 26% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsley.qld.edu.au/ | rockhampspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsley College has the higher ICSEA (966 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.1 vs 12.3).
- •Kingsley College is the larger school with 274 students compared with 103.
- •Kingsley College has grown faster over five years (89% vs 39%).
- •Kingsley College is a independent school while Rockhampton Special 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 Rockhampton Special 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 Kingsley College and Rockhampton Special School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsley College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rockhampton Special School has 4.1.
How do Kingsley College and Rockhampton Special School rank in QLD?
Kingsley College is 165th of 275 and Rockhampton Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.