Augusta State School vs Bellbird Park State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta State School
Augustine Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
1,023 students · ICSEA 1036
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
Bellbird Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,795 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Augusta State School Augustine Heights QLD | Bellbird Park State Secondary College Bellbird Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 804 | #188 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2014 of 4,908 | #1119 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,795 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 536 | 872 / 923 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 231 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 139.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Augustine Heights 4300 | Bellbird Park 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | augustass.eq.edu.au | bellbirdparkssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Augusta State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 32.7).
- •Augusta State School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 1,023.
- •Bellbird Park State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (54% vs -7%).
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 Augusta State School better than Bellbird Park State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Augusta State School ranks higher (58.9 vs 32.7 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 Augusta State School and Bellbird Park State Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Augustine Heights and Bellbird Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Augusta State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bellbird Park State Secondary College has 12.9.
How do Augusta State School and Bellbird Park State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Augusta State School is 225th of 804 and Bellbird Park State Secondary College is 188th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.