Kuluin State School vs Meringandan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 143 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kuluin State School
Kuluin · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1018
Meringandan State School
Meringandan West · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Kuluin State School Kuluin QLD | Meringandan State School Meringandan West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 804 | #290 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2467 of 4,908 | #2475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 314 | 115 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kuluin 4558 | Meringandan West 4352 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | kuluinss.eq.edu.au | meringandanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.3 vs 53.2).
- •Kuluin State School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 260.
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 Kuluin State School better than Meringandan 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 Kuluin State School and Meringandan State School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Kuluin and Meringandan West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuluin State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Meringandan State School has 15.0.
How do Kuluin State School and Meringandan State School rank in QLD?
Kuluin State School is 288th of 804 and Meringandan State School is 290th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.