Banksia Beach State School vs Bribie Island State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banksia Beach State School
Banksia Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
818 students · ICSEA 996
Bribie Island State High School
Bongaree · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Banksia Beach State School Banksia Beach QLD | Bribie Island State High School Bongaree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #487 of 804 | #172 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3512 of 4,908 | #1068 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 818 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 399 / 419 | 523 / 497 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 197 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.2 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 37.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Banksia Beach 4507 | Bongaree 4507 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | banksiabeachss.eq.edu.au | bribieislandshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Banksia Beach State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.8 vs 34.8).
- •Banksia Beach State School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bribie Island State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.8).
- •Bribie Island State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 818.
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 Banksia Beach State School better than Bribie Island State High School?
On the Success Index, Banksia Beach State School ranks higher (38.8 vs 34.8 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 Banksia Beach State School and Bribie Island State High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Banksia Beach and Bongaree in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banksia Beach State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bribie Island State High School has 11.7.
How do Banksia Beach State School and Bribie Island State High School rank in QLD?
Banksia Beach State School is 487th of 804 and Bribie Island State High School is 172nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.