Branyan Road State School vs Sharon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 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
Sharon State School
Sharon · Government primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Branyan Road State School Branyan QLD | Sharon State School Sharon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3684 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 453 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 223 | 11 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -79% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 3.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 0% |
| Suburb | Branyan 4670 | Sharon 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | branyanroadss.eq.edu.au | sharonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Branyan Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.3 vs 27.2).
- •Branyan Road State School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sharon State School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 14.9).
- •Branyan Road State School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 21.
- •Branyan Road State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -79%).
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 Sharon State School?
On the Success Index, Branyan Road State School ranks higher (36.3 vs 27.2 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 Branyan Road State School and Sharon State School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Branyan and Sharon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Branyan Road State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sharon State School has 6.8.
How do Branyan Road State School and Sharon State School rank in QLD?
Branyan Road State School is 519th of 804 and Sharon State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.