Bulimba State School vs Cannon Hill Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bulimba State School
Bulimba · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1124
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Cannon Hill · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,355 students · ICSEA 1174
| Measure | Bulimba State School Bulimba QLD | Cannon Hill Anglican College Cannon Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 804 | #21 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 4,908 | #211 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 612 | 1,355 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 337 | 674 / 681 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1174 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 103.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 54.7 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bulimba 4171 | Cannon Hill 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulimbass.eq.edu.au | www.chac.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 70.0).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1174 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 612.
- •Cannon Hill Anglican College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -27%).
- •Bulimba State School is a government school while Cannon Hill Anglican College 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 Bulimba State School better than Cannon Hill Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Cannon Hill Anglican College ranks higher (72.9 vs 70.0 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 Bulimba State School and Cannon Hill Anglican College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bulimba and Cannon Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulimba State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cannon Hill Anglican College has 13.0.
How do Bulimba State School and Cannon Hill Anglican College rank in QLD?
Bulimba State School is 99th of 804 and Cannon Hill Anglican College is 21st of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.