Kingsthorpe State School vs Wellcamp State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.8 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
Wellcamp State School
Wellcamp · Government primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Kingsthorpe State School Kingsthorpe QLD | Wellcamp State School Wellcamp QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #708 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4604 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 205 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 97 | 19 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kingsthorpe 4400 | Wellcamp 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsthorpess.eq.edu.au | wellcampss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wellcamp State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.7 vs 23.3).
- •Wellcamp State School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.1).
- •Kingsthorpe State School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 47.
- •Kingsthorpe State School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -25%).
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 Wellcamp State School?
On the Success Index, Wellcamp State School ranks higher (29.7 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 Wellcamp State School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Kingsthorpe and Wellcamp in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsthorpe State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellcamp State School has 9.6.
How do Kingsthorpe State School and Wellcamp State School rank in QLD?
Kingsthorpe State School is 708th of 804 and Wellcamp State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.