Buddina State School vs Sandgate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 69 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
Sandgate State School
Sandgate · Government primary · Prep-6
387 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Buddina State School Buddina QLD | Sandgate State School Sandgate QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 804 | #218 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1467 of 4,908 | #1978 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 742 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 376 / 366 | 189 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Buddina 4575 | Sandgate 4017 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buddinass.eq.edu.au | sandgatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buddina State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 59.4).
- •Sandgate State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Buddina State School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 387.
- •Buddina State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -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 Buddina State School better than Sandgate State School?
On the Success Index, Buddina State School ranks higher (64.8 vs 59.4 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 Sandgate State School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Buddina and Sandgate in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buddina State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandgate State School has 14.3.
How do Buddina State School and Sandgate State School rank in QLD?
Buddina State School is 145th of 804 and Sandgate State School is 218th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.