Branyan Road State School vs Fernvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 286 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Branyan Road State School
Branyan · Government primary · Prep-6
453 students · ICSEA 974
Fernvale State School
Fernvale · Government primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Branyan Road State School Branyan QLD | Fernvale State School Fernvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 804 | #515 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3684 of 4,908 | #3653 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 223 | 234 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 35.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Branyan 4670 | Fernvale 4306 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Somerset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | branyanroadss.eq.edu.au | fernvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.3 vs 36.8).
- •Fernvale State School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Branyan Road State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 447.
- •Branyan Road State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -20%).
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 Branyan Road State School better than Fernvale State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Branyan Road State School and Fernvale State School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Branyan and Fernvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Branyan Road State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fernvale State School has 12.7.
How do Branyan Road State School and Fernvale State School rank in QLD?
Branyan Road State School is 519th of 804 and Fernvale State School is 515th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.