Booyal Central State School vs Burnett Heads State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 62 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Booyal Central State School
Booyal · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 976
Burnett Heads State School
Burnett Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Booyal Central State School Booyal QLD | Burnett Heads State School Burnett Heads QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #474 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3433 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 96 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 6 | 47 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 6.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Booyal 4671 | Burnett Heads 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | booyalcentralss.eq.edu.au | burnettheadsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnett Heads State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 33.1).
- •Burnett Heads State School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 8.
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 Booyal Central State School better than Burnett Heads State School?
On the Success Index, Burnett Heads State School ranks higher (39.8 vs 33.1 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 Booyal Central State School and Burnett Heads State School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Booyal and Burnett Heads in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Booyal Central State School and Burnett Heads State School rank in QLD?
Booyal Central State School is unranked and Burnett Heads State School is 474th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.