Kingsthorpe State School vs Oakey State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 10.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsthorpe State School
Kingsthorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
205 students · ICSEA 939
Oakey State School
Oakey · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | Kingsthorpe State School Kingsthorpe QLD | Oakey State School Oakey QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #708 of 804 | #802 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4604 of 4,908 | #4902 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 97 | 114 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 47% |
| Suburb | Kingsthorpe 4400 | Oakey 4401 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsthorpess.eq.edu.au | oakeyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingsthorpe State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.3 vs 13.7).
- •Kingsthorpe State School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oakey State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Oakey State School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 205.
- •Kingsthorpe State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -22%).
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 Kingsthorpe State School better than Oakey State School?
On the Success Index, Kingsthorpe State School ranks higher (23.3 vs 13.7 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 Kingsthorpe State School and Oakey State School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Kingsthorpe and Oakey in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsthorpe State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakey State School has 14.0.
How do Kingsthorpe State School and Oakey State School rank in QLD?
Kingsthorpe State School is 708th of 804 and Oakey State School is 802nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.