Kingston State College vs Kingston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 515 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston State College
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
866 students · ICSEA 901
Kingston State School
Kingston · Government primary · Prep-6
512 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Kingston State College Kingston QLD | Kingston State School Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 269 | #767 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1447 of 1,472 | #4808 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 866 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 426 | 271 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.5 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 23% |
| Suburb | Kingston 4114 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingstonsc.eq.edu.au | kingstonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kingston State School scores higher on the Success Index (19.3 vs 16.6).
- •Kingston State College has the higher ICSEA (901 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingston State College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Kingston State College is the larger school with 866 students compared with 512.
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 Kingston State College better than Kingston State School?
On the Success Index, Kingston State School ranks higher (19.3 vs 16.6 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 Kingston State College and Kingston State School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Kingston and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingston State College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston State School has 15.2.
How do Kingston State College and Kingston State School rank in QLD?
Kingston State College is 261st of 269 and Kingston State School is 767th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.