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Baringa State Primary School vs Baringa State Secondary College

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 815 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBaringa State Primary School
Baringa QLD
Baringa State Secondary College
Baringa QLD
Success Index
59
Top 50%
55
Top 50%
State rank (type)#221 of 804#84 of 269
National rank (type)#1987 of 4,908#615 of 1,472
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimarySecondary
Year rangePrep-67-12
Students930677
Girls / boys452 / 478351 / 326
Foundation intake101–
Year 7 cohort–125
Year 12 cohort–67
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+7%–
ICSEA
Average 1000
10321007
ICSEA percentile61th50th
Top SEA quarter18%11%
Bottom SEA quarter21%28%
Students per teacher15.611.1
Teaching staff (FTE)59.561.1
Non-teaching staff (FTE)27.026.1
Language background other than English22%19%
Indigenous students5%7%
SuburbBaringa 4551Baringa 4551
Council areaSunshine CoastSunshine Coast
RemotenessMajor CitiesMajor Cities
Websitebaringass.eq.edu.aubaringassc.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Baringa State Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 55.4).
  • •Baringa State Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Baringa State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.6).
  • •Baringa State Primary School is the larger school with 930 students compared with 677.

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 Baringa State Primary School better than Baringa State Secondary College?

On the Success Index, Baringa State Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 55.4 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 Baringa State Primary School and Baringa State Secondary College?

About 815 m in a straight line, between Baringa and Baringa in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Baringa State Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Baringa State Secondary College has 11.1.

How do Baringa State Primary School and Baringa State Secondary College rank in QLD?

Baringa State Primary School is 221st of 804 and Baringa State Secondary College is 84th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.