Avoca State School vs Bundaberg Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avoca State School
Avoca · Government primary · Prep-6
310 students · ICSEA 957
Bundaberg Special School
Norville · Government special · Prep-12
106 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Avoca State School Avoca QLD | Bundaberg Special School Norville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3932 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 310 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 24 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Avoca 4670 | Norville 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | avocass.eq.edu.au | bundabergspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Special School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 15.2).
- •Avoca State School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 106.
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 Avoca State School better than Bundaberg Special 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 Avoca State School and Bundaberg Special School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Norville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg Special School has 3.6.
How do Avoca State School and Bundaberg Special School rank in QLD?
Avoca State School is 562nd of 804 and Bundaberg Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.