Bauple State School vs Childers State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 73 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bauple State School
Bauple · Government primary · Prep-6
40 students · ICSEA 924
Childers State School
Childers · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Bauple State School Bauple QLD | Childers State School Childers QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #697 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4554 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 40 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 22 | 103 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +90% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bauple 4650 | Childers 4660 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | baupless.eq.edu.au | childersss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bauple State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 24.0).
- •Bauple State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Childers State School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 40.
- •Bauple State School has grown faster over five years (90% vs -18%).
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 Bauple State School better than Childers State School?
On the Success Index, Bauple State School ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.0 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 Bauple State School and Childers State School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Bauple and Childers in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bauple State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Childers State School has 12.8.
How do Bauple State School and Childers State School rank in QLD?
Bauple State School is unranked and Childers State School is 697th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.