Buderim Mountain State School vs Chancellor State College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buderim Mountain State School
Buderim · Government primary · Prep-6
1,183 students · ICSEA 1096
Chancellor State College
Sippy Downs · Government combined · Prep-12
2,609 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim QLD | Chancellor State College Sippy Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 804 | #149 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 4,908 | #729 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,183 | 2,609 |
| Girls / boys | 598 / 585 | 1,277 / 1,332 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 250 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 200.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 69.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Sippy Downs 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au | chancellorsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buderim Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 46.5).
- •Buderim Mountain State School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chancellor State College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Chancellor State College is the larger school with 2,609 students compared with 1,183.
- •Buderim Mountain State School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -19%).
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 Buderim Mountain State School better than Chancellor State College?
On the Success Index, Buderim Mountain State School ranks higher (73.0 vs 46.5 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 Buderim Mountain State School and Chancellor State College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Buderim and Sippy Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buderim Mountain State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chancellor State College has 13.0.
How do Buderim Mountain State School and Chancellor State College rank in QLD?
Buderim Mountain State School is 65th of 804 and Chancellor State College is 149th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.