St Kevin's School vs Virginia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Kevin's School
Geebung · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1086
Virginia State School
Virginia · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Kevin's School Geebung QLD | Virginia State School Virginia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 804 | #92 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1509 of 4,908 | #950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 172 | 231 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Virginia 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stkevinsgeebung.qld.edu.au | virginiass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Virginia State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 64.4).
- •Virginia State School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Virginia State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Virginia State School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 356.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 1%).
- •St Kevin's School is a catholic school while Virginia State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Kevin's School better than Virginia State School?
On the Success Index, Virginia State School ranks higher (70.8 vs 64.4 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 St Kevin's School and Virginia State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Virginia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kevin's School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virginia State School has 15.2.
How do St Kevin's School and Virginia State School rank in QLD?
St Kevin's School is 151st of 804 and Virginia State School is 92nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.