Birkdale State School vs Sunnybank State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
462 students · ICSEA 1002
Sunnybank State School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Birkdale State School Birkdale QLD | Sunnybank State School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #383 of 804 | #323 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2981 of 4,908 | #2655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 462 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 213 / 249 | 142 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Redland | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birkdaless.eq.edu.au | sunnybankss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunnybank State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 46.2).
- •Sunnybank State School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birkdale State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Birkdale State School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 317.
- •Sunnybank State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -19%).
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 Birkdale State School better than Sunnybank State School?
On the Success Index, Sunnybank State School ranks higher (50.5 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 Birkdale State School and Sunnybank State School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birkdale State School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State School has 14.0.
How do Birkdale State School and Sunnybank State School rank in QLD?
Birkdale State School is 383rd of 804 and Sunnybank State School is 323rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.