Bellmere State School vs Cordalba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 226 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmere State School
Bellmere · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 946
Cordalba State School
Cordalba · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Bellmere State School Bellmere QLD | Cordalba State School Cordalba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #553 of 804 | #548 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3890 of 4,908 | #3859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 359 | 41 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +50% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 17% |
| Suburb | Bellmere 4510 | Cordalba 4660 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bellmeress.eq.edu.au | cordalbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.3 vs 33.6).
- •Bellmere State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 90.
- •Cordalba State School has grown faster over five years (50% vs 7%).
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 Bellmere State School better than Cordalba 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 Bellmere State School and Cordalba State School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Bellmere and Cordalba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellmere State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cordalba State School has 13.2.
How do Bellmere State School and Cordalba State School rank in QLD?
Bellmere State School is 553rd of 804 and Cordalba State School is 548th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.