Kioma State School vs Parramatta State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1322 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kioma State School
Kioma · Government primary · Prep-6
16 students · ICSEA 887
Parramatta State School
Parramatta Park · Government primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Kioma State School Kioma QLD | Parramatta State School Parramatta Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #481 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3481 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 482 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 8 | 234 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | – | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 24.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 45% |
| Suburb | Kioma 4498 | Parramatta Park 4870 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | kiomass.eq.edu.au | parramattass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 20.0).
- •Parramatta State School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 16.
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 Kioma State School better than Parramatta State School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta State School ranks higher (39.2 vs 20.0 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 Kioma State School and Parramatta State School?
About 1322 km in a straight line, between Kioma and Parramatta Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Kioma State School and Parramatta State School rank in QLD?
Kioma State School is unranked and Parramatta State School is 481st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.