Ashgrove State School vs Bardon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashgrove State School
Ashgrove · Government primary · Prep-6
626 students · ICSEA 1183
Bardon State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Ashgrove State School Ashgrove QLD | Bardon State School Bardon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 804 | #64 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #732 of 4,908 | #733 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 626 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 317 | 124 / 130 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1183 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Bardon 4065 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashgrovess.eq.edu.au | bardonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.0 vs 73.0).
- •Ashgrove State School has the higher ICSEA (1183 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bardon State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Ashgrove State School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 254.
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 Ashgrove State School better than Bardon State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashgrove State School and Bardon State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Bardon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashgrove State School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bardon State School has 14.2.
How do Ashgrove State School and Bardon State School rank in QLD?
Ashgrove State School is 63rd of 804 and Bardon State School is 64th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.