Bay View State School vs Bollon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 571 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View State School
Thornlands · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1008
Bollon State School
Bollon · Government primary · Prep-6
14 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bay View State School Thornlands QLD | Bollon State School Bollon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2980 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 809 | 14 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 414 | 7 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Bollon 4488 |
| Council area | Redland | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Very Remote |
| Website | bayviewss.eq.edu.au | bollonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bollon State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.7 vs 46.2).
- •Bay View State School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 14.
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 Bay View State School better than Bollon State School?
On the Success Index, Bollon State School ranks higher (52.7 vs 46.2 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 Bay View State School and Bollon State School?
About 571 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Bollon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bay View State School and Bollon State School rank in QLD?
Bay View State School is 382nd of 804 and Bollon State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.