Avoca State School vs Shalom College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 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
Shalom College
Bundaberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Avoca State School Avoca QLD | Shalom College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #562 of 804 | #74 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3932 of 4,908 | #553 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 310 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 165 | 782 / 776 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 273 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 122.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 95.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 7% |
| Suburb | Avoca 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | avocass.eq.edu.au | www.shalomcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Shalom College scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 32.7).
- •Shalom College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shalom College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Shalom College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 310.
- •Avoca 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 Avoca State School better than Shalom College?
On the Success Index, Shalom College ranks higher (58.4 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 Shalom College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Avoca and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shalom College has 12.7.
How do Avoca State School and Shalom College rank in QLD?
Avoca State School is 562nd of 804 and Shalom College is 74th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.