Kingsthorpe State School vs Stanthorpe State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 132 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
Stanthorpe State School
Stanthorpe · Government primary · Prep-6
275 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Kingsthorpe State School Kingsthorpe QLD | Stanthorpe State School Stanthorpe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #708 of 804 | #507 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4604 of 4,908 | #3594 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 275 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 97 | 128 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kingsthorpe 4400 | Stanthorpe 4380 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kingsthorpess.eq.edu.au | stanthorpess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stanthorpe State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 23.3).
- •Stanthorpe State School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.1).
- •Stanthorpe State School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 205.
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 Stanthorpe State School?
On the Success Index, Stanthorpe State School ranks higher (37.7 vs 23.3 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 Stanthorpe State School?
About 132 km in a straight line, between Kingsthorpe and Stanthorpe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsthorpe State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stanthorpe State School has 9.2.
How do Kingsthorpe State School and Stanthorpe State School rank in QLD?
Kingsthorpe State School is 708th of 804 and Stanthorpe State School is 507th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.