Kelso State School

Kelso, QLD 4815

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.kelsoss.eq.edu.au

principal@kelsoss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4789 6222

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Kelso State School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km
Kelso State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	470	—	2
Rasmussen State School	2.7 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	432	—	2
Good Shepherd Catholic School	2.9 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	350	—	2
Thuringowa State High School	6.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	728	—	0
Enkindle Village School	7.3 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary	46	—	0
Shalom Christian College	7.5 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	0
Weir State School	8.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary	667	—	0

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

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Tennis

93A Lindeman Avenue, Townsville

Kelso Park

Park

Noscov Cres, Kelso

Rossmead Beauty & Massage

Park

Tennessee Way, Kelso

Bartlett Park

Park

Kelso Dr, Kelso

Barra Fun Park

Park

Allambie Ln, Gumlow

Neil Macarthy Park

Park

Santal Dr, Rasmussen

Loam Island

Park

Rasmussen

Nearby Schools

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Rasmussen State School

Allambie Lane, Rasmussen QLD 4815 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Good Shepherd Catholic School

65 Allambie Lane, Rasmussen QLD 4815 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Thuringowa State High School

26 - 54 Vickers Road South, Condon QLD 4815 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Enkindle Village School

Building 30, James Cook University, James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary

Shalom Christian College

190 Hervey Range Road, Condon QLD 4817 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Weir State School

592 Ross River Rd, Kirwan QLD 4817, Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Kelso State School?

Kelso State School is a Government, Coeducational school in Kelso, QLD, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Kelso State School a public or private school?

Kelso State School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Kelso State School?

Kelso State School has approximately 470 enrolled students (236 boys and 234 girls).

Does Kelso State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Kelso State School serves the following official intake zone: Kelso SS (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Kelso State School located?

Kelso State School is located at Yvette Street, Kelso QLD 4815 Australia, Kelso, QLD, 4815.

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Catchment area

Kelso State School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Kelso SSPrimary · 2026

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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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