Bucasia State School vs Westwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 305 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bucasia State School
Bucasia · Government primary · Prep-6
476 students · ICSEA 962
Westwood State School
Westwood · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Bucasia State School Bucasia QLD | Westwood State School Westwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #569 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3970 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 476 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 265 | 9 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bucasia 4750 | Westwood 4702 |
| Council area | Mackay | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bucasiass.eq.edu.au | westwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bucasia State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.2 vs 27.5).
- •Bucasia State School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 17.
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 Bucasia State School better than Westwood State School?
On the Success Index, Bucasia State School ranks higher (32.2 vs 27.5 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 Bucasia State School and Westwood State School?
About 305 km in a straight line, between Bucasia and Westwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bucasia State School and Westwood State School rank in QLD?
Bucasia State School is 569th of 804 and Westwood State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.