Baringa State Primary School vs Unity College
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.
Baringa State Primary School
Baringa · Government primary · Prep-6
930 students · ICSEA 1032
Unity College
Caloundra West · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,450 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Baringa State Primary School Baringa QLD | Unity College Caloundra West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 804 | #122 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1987 of 4,908 | #615 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 930 | 1,450 |
| Girls / boys | 452 / 478 | 753 / 697 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.5 | 103.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 54.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Baringa 4551 | Caloundra West 4551 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baringass.eq.edu.au | www.uc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baringa State Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 51.9).
- •Unity College has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Unity College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Unity College is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 930.
- •Baringa State Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
- •Baringa State Primary School is a government school while Unity College 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 Baringa State Primary School better than Unity College?
On the Success Index, Baringa State Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 51.9 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 Unity College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baringa and Caloundra West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baringa State Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Unity College has 14.0.
How do Baringa State Primary School and Unity College rank in QLD?
Baringa State Primary School is 221st of 804 and Unity College is 122nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.