Boyne Island State School vs Burpengary State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 391 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boyne Island State School
Boyne Island · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 960
Burpengary State School
Burpengary · Government primary · Prep-6
947 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Boyne Island State School Boyne Island QLD | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #651 of 804 | #589 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4349 of 4,908 | #4055 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 390 | 947 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 210 | 476 / 471 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 139 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 62.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 33.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Boyne Island 4680 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boyneislandss.eq.edu.au | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burpengary State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 27.0).
- •Burpengary State School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 390.
- •Burpengary State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
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 Boyne Island State School better than Burpengary State School?
On the Success Index, Burpengary State School ranks higher (30.9 vs 27.0 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 Boyne Island State School and Burpengary State School?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Boyne Island and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyne Island State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burpengary State School has 15.1.
How do Boyne Island State School and Burpengary State School rank in QLD?
Boyne Island State School is 651st of 804 and Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.