Avoca State School vs Bundaberg West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 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 West State School
Bundaberg West · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Avoca State School Avoca QLD | Bundaberg West State School Bundaberg West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 804 | #510 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3932 of 4,908 | #3619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 310 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 128 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 24% |
| Suburb | Avoca 4670 | Bundaberg West 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | avocass.eq.edu.au | bundabergwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg West State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 32.7).
- •Avoca State School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg West State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Avoca State School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 267.
- •Bundaberg West State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 9%).
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 West State School?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg West State School ranks higher (37.2 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 Avoca State School and Bundaberg West State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Bundaberg West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg West State School has 13.1.
How do Avoca State School and Bundaberg West State School rank in QLD?
Avoca State School is 562nd of 804 and Bundaberg West State School is 510th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.