Bentley Park College vs Isabella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Park College
Bentley Park · Government combined · Prep-12
1,771 students · ICSEA 869
Isabella State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Bentley Park College Bentley Park QLD | Isabella State School Edmonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #259 of 275 | #752 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1189 of 1,259 | #4766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,771 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 836 / 935 | 239 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 231 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 869 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.8 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 81.0 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 41% | 35% |
| Suburb | Bentley Park 4869 | Edmonton 4869 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bentleyparkcollege.eq.edu.au | isabellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bentley Park College scores higher on the Success Index (24.6 vs 20.3).
- •Isabella State School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 869), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bentley Park College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bentley Park College is the larger school with 1,771 students compared with 496.
- •Bentley Park College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -13%).
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 Bentley Park College better than Isabella State School?
On the Success Index, Bentley Park College ranks higher (24.6 vs 20.3 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 Bentley Park College and Isabella State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bentley Park and Edmonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentley Park College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Isabella State School has 14.4.
How do Bentley Park College and Isabella State School rank in QLD?
Bentley Park College is 259th of 275 and Isabella State School is 752nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.