Ayr State High School vs Burdekin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 245 m 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 School
Ayr · Government special · Prep-12
19 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Ayr State High School Ayr QLD | Burdekin School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1015 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 497 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 267 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ayrshs.eq.edu.au | burdekinspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burdekin School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ayr State High School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 19.
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 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 Ayr State High School and Burdekin School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Ayr and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ayr State High School and Burdekin School rank in QLD?
Ayr State High School is 160th of 269 and Burdekin School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.