Alloway State School vs Shalom College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alloway State School
Alloway · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 938
Shalom College
Bundaberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Alloway State School Alloway QLD | Shalom College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #74 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #553 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 63 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 38 | 782 / 776 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 273 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 122.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 95.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 7% |
| Suburb | Alloway 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allowayss.eq.edu.au | www.shalomcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Shalom College scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 29.9).
- •Shalom College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shalom College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Shalom College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 63.
- •Alloway State School has grown faster over five years (54% vs 7%).
- •Alloway State School is a government school while Shalom College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alloway State School better than Shalom College?
On the Success Index, Shalom College ranks higher (58.4 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alloway State School and Shalom College?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Alloway and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alloway State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shalom College has 12.7.
How do Alloway State School and Shalom College rank in QLD?
Alloway State School is unranked and Shalom College is 74th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.