Boyne Island State School vs Tannum Sands State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Tannum Sands State High School
Tannum Sands · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Boyne Island State School Boyne Island QLD | Tannum Sands State High School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #651 of 804 | #204 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4349 of 4,908 | #1207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 390 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 210 | 404 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Boyne Island 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boyneislandss.eq.edu.au | tannumsandsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tannum Sands State High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.1 vs 27.0).
- •Tannum Sands State High School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tannum Sands State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Tannum Sands State High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 390.
- •Boyne Island State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -14%).
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 Tannum Sands State High School?
On the Success Index, Tannum Sands State High School ranks higher (29.1 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 Tannum Sands State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boyne Island and Tannum Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boyne Island State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tannum Sands State High School has 12.4.
How do Boyne Island State School and Tannum Sands State High School rank in QLD?
Boyne Island State School is 651st of 804 and Tannum Sands State High School is 204th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.