Belgian Gardens State School vs Brightwater State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1051 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Belgian Gardens State School
Belgian Gardens · Government primary · Prep-6
595 students · ICSEA 1055
Brightwater State School
Mountain Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
733 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Belgian Gardens State School Belgian Gardens QLD | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #199 of 804 | #255 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1838 of 4,908 | #2250 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 595 | 733 |
| Girls / boys | 289 / 306 | 367 / 366 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Belgian Gardens 4810 | Mountain Creek 4557 |
| Council area | Townsville | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | belgiangardensss.eq.edu.au | brightwaterss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Belgian Gardens State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 56.0).
- •Brightwater State School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 595.
- •Belgian Gardens State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -30%).
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 Belgian Gardens State School better than Brightwater State School?
On the Success Index, Belgian Gardens State School ranks higher (61.0 vs 56.0 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 Belgian Gardens State School and Brightwater State School?
About 1051 km in a straight line, between Belgian Gardens and Mountain Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Belgian Gardens State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brightwater State School has 15.0.
How do Belgian Gardens State School and Brightwater State School rank in QLD?
Belgian Gardens State School is 199th of 804 and Brightwater State School is 255th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.