Bohlevale State School vs Port Curtis Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 610 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
Port Curtis Road State School
Port Curtis · Government primary · Prep-6
74 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | Bohlevale State School Burdell QLD | Port Curtis Road State School Port Curtis QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #801 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4900 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 474 | 74 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 263 | 38 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 30% |
| Suburb | Burdell 4818 | Port Curtis 4700 |
| Council area | Townsville | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bohlevaless.eq.edu.au | portcurtisroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Curtis Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 14.0).
- •Bohlevale State School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bohlevale State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Bohlevale State School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 74.
- •Port Curtis Road State School has grown faster over five years (48% 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 Port Curtis Road State School?
On the Success Index, Port Curtis Road State School ranks higher (22.3 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 Port Curtis Road State School?
About 610 km in a straight line, between Burdell and Port Curtis in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bohlevale State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Curtis Road State School has 15.1.
How do Bohlevale State School and Port Curtis Road State School rank in QLD?
Bohlevale State School is 801st of 804 and Port Curtis Road State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.