Buderim Mountain State School vs Sunshine Coast Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.8 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
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Buderim Mountain State School Buderim QLD | Sunshine Coast Grammar School Forest Glen QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 804 | #22 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #734 of 4,908 | #219 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 598 / 585 | 754 / 718 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 72.7 | 123.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 85.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Buderim 4556 | Forest Glen 4556 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | buderimmountainss.eq.edu.au | www.scgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.0 vs 72.2).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Sunshine Coast Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 1,183.
- •Buderim Mountain State School is a government school while Sunshine Coast Grammar School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sunshine Coast Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buderim Mountain State School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Buderim and Forest Glen in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buderim Mountain State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Coast Grammar School has 11.9.
How do Buderim Mountain State School and Sunshine Coast Grammar School rank in QLD?
Buderim Mountain State School is 65th of 804 and Sunshine Coast Grammar School is 22nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.