Bellbird Park State School vs Elliott Heads State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 306 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellbird Park State School
Bellbird Park · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 983
Elliott Heads State School
Elliott Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Bellbird Park State School Bellbird Park QLD | Elliott Heads State School Elliott Heads QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #484 of 804 | #450 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3493 of 4,908 | #3328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 361 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 184 | 50 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bellbird Park 4300 | Elliott Heads 4670 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellbirdparkss.eq.edu.au/ | elliottheadsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Elliott Heads State School scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 39.0).
- •Bellbird Park State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.8).
- •Bellbird Park State School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 121.
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 Bellbird Park State School better than Elliott Heads State School?
On the Success Index, Elliott Heads State School ranks higher (41.4 vs 39.0 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 Bellbird Park State School and Elliott Heads State School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Bellbird Park and Elliott Heads in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellbird Park State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elliott Heads State School has 17.8.
How do Bellbird Park State School and Elliott Heads State School rank in QLD?
Bellbird Park State School is 484th of 804 and Elliott Heads State School is 450th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.