Blackall Range Independent School vs Bundaberg Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 201 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackall Range Independent School
Kureelpa · Independent combined · Prep-12
108 students · ICSEA 1039
Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg · Independent combined · Prep-12
845 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Blackall Range Independent School Kureelpa QLD | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 275 | #108 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #597 of 1,259 | #561 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 108 | 845 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 54 | 434 / 411 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 7 | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 45.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kureelpa 4560 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brischool.com.au/ | www.bcc.net.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 52.7).
- •Blackall Range Independent School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.1).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is the larger school with 845 students compared with 108.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 21%).
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 Blackall Range Independent School better than Bundaberg Christian College?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg Christian College ranks higher (54.2 vs 52.7 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 Blackall Range Independent School and Bundaberg Christian College?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Kureelpa and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackall Range Independent School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1.
How do Blackall Range Independent School and Bundaberg Christian College rank in QLD?
Blackall Range Independent School is 116th of 275 and Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.