Kilcoy State High School is a government co-ed secondary serving Kilcoy.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a C+ overall.
Kilcoy State High School is a government co-ed secondary serving Kilcoy. The school is strongly pastoral in character, with dedicated student disability support and inclusion provision alongside broader student services and support programs. It suits families looking for a school that prioritises student wellbeing and makes active effort to support students with additional needs.
Kilcoy State High School is also known as KSHS, KSHS Kilcoy and Kilcoy State HS.
Kilcoy State High School draws students from the Kilcoy SHS (and 1 more zone).
Kilcoy State High School has an overall SchoolRank score of 35.3/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 969 (33rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kilcoy State High School, Year 7 students averaged 504 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 522, well below the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Kilcoy State High School is a small government secondary school with approximately 432 students. It offers education for years 7-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Kilcoy State High School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Kilcoy State High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Kilcoy State High School's official QCE results: Awarded the QCE (2025), 95%; Earned a VET qualification (2025), 84%; Studied a university subject (2025), 1 student; School-based apprenticeship (2025), 2 students. They cover 43 students who completed Year 12.
Kilcoy State High School is located in Kilcoy, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 969 (33rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.