Kooralbyn International School is a co-ed independent school built on a strongly pastoral approach and tight-knit community.
NAPLAN 31 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Kooralbyn International School is a co-ed independent school built on a strongly pastoral approach and tight-knit community. The school is known for its substantial art, drama and music programs, making it a natural fit for families who value creative expression alongside traditional learning. A smaller, connected environment where students know staff and peers well.
The Kooralbyn International School is also known as KIS Kooralbyn.
The Kooralbyn International School has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 42/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 981, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at The Kooralbyn International School, Year 3 students averaged 379 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 454, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 497, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 551, 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.
The Kooralbyn International School is a small independent combined school with approximately 475 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
The Kooralbyn International School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 41% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
The Kooralbyn International School is located in Kooralbyn, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 981 (38th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.