Kelvin Grove State College has emerged as a rising star in Queensland’s educational landscape, securing a spot among the top 50 high schools in the state, according to the latest rankings by Better Education.
The independent specialist schools website, Better Education, recently unveiled its updated list of Queensland’s top 150 schools for Years 7–10. This compilation ranks public and private institutions based on their Year 9 English and Math test results in 2023.
While the top four schools remained unchanged from the previous year, Northside Christian College made a significant leap forward, joining a select group of institutions that have substantially improved their standing. This achievement places Northside among the most improved schools across the state, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development.
Kelvin Grove State College
It was established in 2002 through the amalgamation of Kelvin Grove State High School and Kelvin Grove State School, as part of the Queensland government’s Smart State initiative. This merger transformed the school into a P-12 institution, catering to students from preparatory through year 12.
The school’s history dates back further than its official establishment in 2002. The original Kelvin Grove State School was opened in 1924, while Kelvin Grove State High School was established in 1950. These institutions served the local community for decades before their merger into the current Kelvin Grove State College.
Kelvin Grove State College has a rich history and continues to be a leading educational institution in Queensland. Its focus on innovation, technology, and collaboration with QUT positions it as a forward-thinking institution preparing students for the future.
The 2023 rankings also saw several other noteworthy improvements, particularly among private schools outside of Brisbane. Annandale Christian College in Townsville, St Luke’s Anglican School in Bundaberg, and Tamborine Mountain State High School in the Scenic Rim all made substantial gains, showcasing the growing strength of educational institutions in regional areas.
Other notable climbers included Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast, Springfield Anglican College in Ipswich, and St Andrew’s Lutheran College on the Gold Coast. These schools’ advancements highlight the dynamic nature of education in Queensland and the dedication of educators across the state to continually enhance learning outcomes for their students.
| Rank | School | Locality | Sector | State Overall Score | 2022 Rank |
| 1 | Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology | Toowong | Government | 100 | 1 |
| 2 | Brisbane Grammar School | Brisbane | Non-Government | 100 | 2 |
| 3 | Brisbane Girls Grammar School | Brisbane | Non-Government | 100 | 3 |
| 4 | Brisbane State High School | South Brisbane | Government | 100 | 4 |
| 5 | Somerville House | South Brisbane | Non-Government | 100 | 9 |
| 6 | St Peters Lutheran College | Indooroopilly | Non-Government | 100 | 10 |
| 7 | Somerset College | Mudgeeraba | Non-Government | 100 | 5 |
| 8 | Ormiston College | Ormiston | Non-Government | 100 | 6 |
| 9 | St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace | Brisbane | Non-Government | 99 | 11 |
| 10 | Cannon Hill Anglican College | Cannon Hill | Non-Government | 99 | 13 |
| 11 | Whitsunday Anglican School | Beaconsfield | Non-Government | 99 | 7 |
| 12 | Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) | East Brisbane | Non-Government | 99 | 15 |
| 13 | AB Paterson College | Arundel | Non-Government | 99 | 22 |
| 14 | St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School | Corinda | Non-Government | 99 | 8 |
| 15 | All Hallows School | Brisbane | Non-Government | 99 | 16 |
| 16 | Emmanuel College | Carrara | Non-Government | 99 | 24 |
| 17 | St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School | Ascot | Non-Government | 99 | 14 |
| 18 | Ipswich Grammar School | Ipswich | Non-Government | 99 | 12 |
| 19 | Redeemer Lutheran College | Rochedale | Non-Government | 99 | 21 |
| 20 | Matthew Flinders Anglican College | Buderim | Non-Government | 99 | 19 |
| 21 | All Saints Anglican School | Merrimac | Non-Government | 99 | 17 |
| 22 | Hillbrook Anglican School | Enoggera | Non-Government | 99 | 27 |
| 23 | Mansfield State High School | Mansfield | Government | 99 | 29 |
| 24 | Citipointe Christian College | Carindale | Non-Government | 98 | 34 |
| 25 | Brisbane Boys’ College | Toowong | Non-Government | 98 | 18 |
| 26 | Sheldon College | Sheldon | Non-Government | 98 | 23 |
| 27 | John Paul College | Daisy Hill | Non-Government | 98 | 31 |
| 28 | Indooroopilly State High School | Indooroopilly | Government | 98 | 35 |
| 29 | Sunshine Coast Grammar School | Forest Glen | Non-Government | 98 | 45 |
| 30 | Mt St Michael’s College | Ashgrove | Non-Government | 98 | 25 |
| 31 | St Rita’s College | Clayfield | Non-Government | 98 | 28 |
| 32 | Northside Christian College | Everton Park | Non-Government | 98 | 20 |
| 33 | Immanuel Lutheran College | Buderim | Non-Government | 98 | 69 |
| 34 | Annandale Christian College | Annandale | Non-Government | 98 | 74 |
| 35 | Loreto College | Coorparoo | Non-Government | 98 | 39 |
| 36 | Stuartholme School | Toowong | Non-Government | 98 | 44 |
| 37 | Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School | East Ipswich | Non-Government | 98 | 33 |
| 38 | Padua College | Kedron | Non-Government | 98 | New Entry |
| 39 | St Andrew’s Anglican College | Peregian Springs | Non-Government | 98 | 47 |
| 40 | Moreton Bay College | Manly West | Non-Government | 97 | 52 |
| 41 | Marist College Ashgrove | Ashgrove | Non-Government | 97 | 32 |
| 42 | Kelvin Grove State College | Kelvin Grove | Government | 97 | 48 |
| 43 | Trinity Anglican School | White Rock | Non-Government | 97 | 40 |
| 44 | Brisbane South Secondary College | Dutton Park | Government | 97 | New Entry |
| 45 | St John’s Anglican College | Forest Lake | Non-Government | 97 | 57 |
| 46 | Mount Alvernia College | Kedron | Non-Government | 97 | 41 |
| 47 | Cavendish Road State High School | Holland Park | Government | 97 | 46 |
| 48 | Moreton Bay Boys College | Manly West | Non-Government | 97 | 62 |
| 49 | Townsville Grammar School | North Ward | Non-Government | 97 | 26 |
| 50 | Villanova College | Coorparoo | Non-Government | 97 | 60 |