St Kevin's School vs Wavell Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Wavell Heights State School
Wavell Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
398 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | St Kevin's School Geebung QLD | Wavell Heights State School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 804 | #423 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1509 of 4,908 | #3178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 172 | 192 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 32.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 14% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stkevinsgeebung.qld.edu.au | wavellheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 43.6).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 985), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wavell Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.3).
- •Wavell Heights State School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 356.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -13%).
- •St Kevin's School is a catholic school while Wavell Heights 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 Wavell Heights State School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (64.4 vs 43.6 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 St Kevin's School and Wavell Heights State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kevin's School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wavell Heights State School has 12.1.
How do St Kevin's School and Wavell Heights State School rank in QLD?
St Kevin's School is 151st of 804 and Wavell Heights State School is 423rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.