Bay View State School vs Carbrook State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 13 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
Carbrook State School
Carbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Bay View State School Thornlands QLD | Carbrook State School Carbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 804 | #390 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2980 of 4,908 | #3006 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 809 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 414 | 152 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 13.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Carbrook 4130 |
| Council area | Redland | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bayviewss.eq.edu.au | carbrookss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.2 vs 45.9).
- •Carbrook State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •Bay View State School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 333.
- •Bay View State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
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 Carbrook State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay View State School and Carbrook State School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Carbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bay View State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carbrook State School has 11.8.
How do Bay View State School and Carbrook State School rank in QLD?
Bay View State School is 382nd of 804 and Carbrook State School is 390th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.