Bay View State School vs Carmel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 509 m 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
Carmel College
Thornlands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Bay View State School Thornlands QLD | Carmel College Thornlands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 804 | #82 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2980 of 4,908 | #607 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,220 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 414 | 658 / 562 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 210 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 85.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 37.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Thornlands 4164 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bayviewss.eq.edu.au | www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 46.2).
- •Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 809.
- •Bay View State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
- •Bay View State School is a government school while Carmel 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 Bay View State School better than Carmel College?
On the Success Index, Carmel College ranks higher (55.8 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 Carmel College?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Thornlands and Thornlands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bay View State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carmel College has 14.4.
How do Bay View State School and Carmel College rank in QLD?
Bay View State School is 382nd of 804 and Carmel College is 82nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.