Buddina State School vs Kawana Waters State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buddina State School
Buddina · Government primary · Prep-6
742 students · ICSEA 1057
Kawana Waters State College
Bokarina · Government combined · Prep-12
2,495 students · ICSEA 1034
| Measure | Buddina State School Buddina QLD | Kawana Waters State College Bokarina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 804 | #104 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1467 of 4,908 | #545 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 742 | 2,495 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 366 | 1,339 / 1,156 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 258 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1034 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 166.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 57.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Buddina 4575 | Bokarina 4575 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buddinass.eq.edu.au | kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buddina State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 55.1).
- •Buddina State School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kawana Waters State College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Kawana Waters State College is the larger school with 2,495 students compared with 742.
- •Kawana Waters State College has grown faster over five years (40% 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 Buddina State School better than Kawana Waters State College?
On the Success Index, Buddina State School ranks higher (64.8 vs 55.1 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 Buddina State School and Kawana Waters State College?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Buddina and Bokarina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buddina State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kawana Waters State College has 12.4.
How do Buddina State School and Kawana Waters State College rank in QLD?
Buddina State School is 145th of 804 and Kawana Waters State College is 104th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.