Kioma State School vs Pentland State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 964 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
Pentland State School
Pentland · Government primary · Prep-6
19 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Kioma State School Kioma QLD | Pentland State School Pentland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 16 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 8 | 15 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 26% |
| Suburb | Kioma 4498 | Pentland 4816 |
| Council area | Goondiwindi | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | kiomass.eq.edu.au | pentlandss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.0 vs 19.4).
- •Pentland State School is the larger school with 19 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 Pentland State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kioma State School and Pentland State School?
About 964 km in a straight line, between Kioma and Pentland 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 Pentland State School rank in QLD?
Kioma State School is unranked and Pentland State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.