Kenmore State High School
60 Aberfeldy Street, Kenmore QLD 4069
Kenmore State High School is a government secondary school in Kenmore, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 1,973 students. Its ICSEA is 1,110, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Public online sources describe Kenmore State High School, a large state secondary school in Brisbane's western suburbs, as having a strong academic reputation. Its website highlights Programs of Excellence in German Immersion, Music Extension, and Ken-X, alongside a STEM focus and academic competitions such as OzCLO. The school is noted for a broad music program and emphasis on critical thinking and collaborative learning, reflecting an active academic, cultural, and sporting community.
Often praised
- German Immersion program
- broad music program
- strong STEM/academic focus
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Jindalee | Public high school | 3.5 km | 1,049 | 1,719 |
| Ambrose Treacy College (Indooroopilly) | Indooroopilly | Catholic k–12 / combined | 3.7 km | 1,139 | 1,273 |
| The Glenleighden School (Fig Tree Pocket) | Fig Tree Pocket | Independent k–12 / combined | 3.9 km | 1,084 | 223 |
| Brisbane Montessori School (Fig Tree Pocket) | Fig Tree Pocket | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.1 km | 1,128 | 189 |
| Milpera State High School | Chelmer | Public high school | 4.8 km | 911 | 333 |
| Brigidine College (Indooroopilly) | Indooroopilly | Catholic high school | 5.1 km | 1,129 | 980 |
| St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) | Indooroopilly | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.2 km | 1,183 | 2,330 |
| Indooroopilly State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Indooroopilly | Public high school | 5.4 km | 1,138 | 2,924 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesFully | Southport | Public high school · 10-12 | 468 | 1,109 |
| Mansfield State High School | Mansfield | Public high school · 7-12 | 3,807 | 1,116 |
| Cavendish Road State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Holland Park | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,037 | 1,103 |
| The Gap State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | The Gap | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,702 | 1,123 |
| Kedron State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Kedron | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,700 | 1,096 |
| Queensland Academy for Creative IndustriesFully | Kelvin Grove | Public high school · 10-12 | 436 | 1,128 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.