Boondall State School vs Jabiru Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boondall State School
Boondall · Government primary · Prep-6
621 students · ICSEA 1009
Jabiru Community College
Zillmere · Independent high school · 10-12
81 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Boondall State School Boondall QLD | Jabiru Community College Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 804 | #205 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2952 of 4,908 | #1209 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 621 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 306 | 48 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 47% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boondallss.eq.edu.au | www.jcc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boondall State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 29.0).
- •Boondall State School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jabiru Community College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 15.5).
- •Boondall State School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 81.
- •Jabiru Community College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Boondall State School is a government school while Jabiru Community College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Boondall State School better than Jabiru Community College?
On the Success Index, Boondall State School ranks higher (46.5 vs 29.0 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 Boondall State School and Jabiru Community College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boondall State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jabiru Community College has 6.8.
How do Boondall State School and Jabiru Community College rank in QLD?
Boondall State School is 379th of 804 and Jabiru Community College is 205th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.