Ayr State High School vs Burdekin Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ayr State High School
Ayr · Government high school · 7-12
497 students · ICSEA 925
Burdekin Catholic High School
Ayr · Catholic high school · 7-12
293 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Ayr State High School Ayr QLD | Burdekin Catholic High School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 269 | #113 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1015 of 1,472 | #747 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 497 | 293 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 267 | 151 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ayrshs.eq.edu.au | www.bchs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burdekin Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 37.2).
- •Burdekin Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burdekin Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.2).
- •Ayr State High School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 293.
- •Ayr State High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -26%).
- •Ayr State High School is a government school while Burdekin Catholic High School 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 Ayr State High School better than Burdekin Catholic High School?
On the Success Index, Burdekin Catholic High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 37.2 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 Ayr State High School and Burdekin Catholic High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ayr State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burdekin Catholic High School has 8.4.
How do Ayr State High School and Burdekin Catholic High School rank in QLD?
Ayr State High School is 160th of 269 and Burdekin Catholic High School is 113th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.