Bardon State School vs Stuartholme School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardon State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1147
Stuartholme School
Toowong · Catholic combined · 5-12
815 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Bardon State School Bardon QLD | Stuartholme School Toowong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 804 | #3 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #733 of 4,908 | #82 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 254 | 815 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 130 | 815 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 70.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Toowong 4066 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardonss.eq.edu.au | www.stuartholme.com |
The verdict
- •Stuartholme School scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 73.0).
- •Stuartholme School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stuartholme School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Stuartholme School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 254.
- •Stuartholme School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -22%).
- •Bardon State School is a government school while Stuartholme 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 Bardon State School better than Stuartholme School?
On the Success Index, Stuartholme School ranks higher (81.5 vs 73.0 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 Bardon State School and Stuartholme School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bardon and Toowong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardon State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stuartholme School has 11.6.
How do Bardon State School and Stuartholme School rank in QLD?
Bardon State School is 64th of 804 and Stuartholme School is 3rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.