Bargara State School vs Bundaberg Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bargara State School
Mon Repos · Government primary · Prep-6
385 students · ICSEA 992
Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg · Independent combined · Prep-12
845 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Bargara State School Mon Repos QLD | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #388 of 804 | #108 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2992 of 4,908 | #561 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 385 | 845 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 209 | 434 / 411 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 45.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mon Repos 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bargarass.eq.edu.au | www.bcc.net.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 46.1).
- •Bundaberg Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is the larger school with 845 students compared with 385.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 0%).
- •Bargara State School is a government school while Bundaberg Christian College is an independent 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 Bargara State School better than Bundaberg Christian College?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg Christian College ranks higher (54.2 vs 46.1 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 Bargara State School and Bundaberg Christian College?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Mon Repos and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bargara State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1.
How do Bargara State School and Bundaberg Christian College rank in QLD?
Bargara State School is 388th of 804 and Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.