Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove State College is a government combined school in Kelvin Grove, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1135, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 3,617 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 46% have a language background other than English.
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kelvin Grove State College compares
By ICSEA, Kelvin Grove State College ranks 29th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Queensland Academy for Creative Industries, a government secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Kelvin Grove State College scores 1135, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove State College is located in Kelvin Grove, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,670/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 7,909.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kelvin Grove suburb profileSchools near Kelvin Grove State College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kelvin Grove State College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Academy for Creative IndustriesGovernment Secondary · Kelvin Grove | 0.5 km | 1128 | 7 lower | 436 |
| Petrie Terrace State SchoolGovernment Primary · Paddington | 1.2 km | 1130 | 5 lower | 257 |
| Brisbane Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · Brisbane | 1.3 km | 1210 | 75 higher | 1,996 |
| Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Brisbane | 1.3 km | 1211 | 76 higher | 1,558 |
| St Joseph's CollegeCatholic Combined · Brisbane | 1.5 km | 1182 | 47 higher | 1,896 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kelvin Grove State College a government school?
Yes, Kelvin Grove State College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kelvin Grove State College offer?
Kelvin Grove State College offers Prep-12.
What is Kelvin Grove State College's ICSEA score?
Kelvin Grove State College has an ICSEA score of 1135, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kelvin Grove State College?
Kelvin Grove State College has 3,617 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kelvin Grove State College?
The nearest schools to Kelvin Grove State College are Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (0.5 km), Compass Independent School (0.6 km), Red Hill Special School (1.1 km).
Where is Kelvin Grove State College located?
Kelvin Grove State College is located in Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059. Visit the school website at https://kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au.