Bohlevale State School vs North Shore State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bohlevale State School
Burdell · Government primary · Prep-6
474 students · ICSEA 891
North Shore State School
Burdell · Government primary · Prep-6
672 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Bohlevale State School Burdell QLD | North Shore State School Burdell QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #801 of 804 | #343 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4900 of 4,908 | #2782 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 474 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 263 | 324 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 47.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 12% |
| Suburb | Burdell 4818 | Burdell 4818 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bohlevaless.eq.edu.au | northshoress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Shore State School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 14.0).
- •North Shore State School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Shore State School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 474.
- •North Shore State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -31%).
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 Bohlevale State School better than North Shore State School?
On the Success Index, North Shore State School ranks higher (48.8 vs 14.0 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 Bohlevale State School and North Shore State School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Burdell and Burdell in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bohlevale State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Shore State School has 14.3.
How do Bohlevale State School and North Shore State School rank in QLD?
Bohlevale State School is 801st of 804 and North Shore State School is 343rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.