Bulimba State School vs Lourdes Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Lourdes Hill College
Hawthorne · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Bulimba State School Bulimba QLD | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 804 | #72 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 4,908 | #398 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 612 | 1,225 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 337 | 1,225 / – |
| Foundation intake | 90 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 81.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 67.6 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bulimba 4171 | Hawthorne 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulimbass.eq.edu.au | www.lhc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bulimba State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 63.7).
- •Bulimba State School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulimba State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Lourdes Hill College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 612.
- •Lourdes Hill College has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -27%).
- •Bulimba State School is a government school while Lourdes Hill College is a catholic 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 Lourdes Hill College?
On the Success Index, Bulimba State School ranks higher (70.0 vs 63.7 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 Lourdes Hill College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bulimba and Hawthorne in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulimba State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lourdes Hill College has 15.1.
How do Bulimba State School and Lourdes Hill College rank in QLD?
Bulimba State School is 99th of 804 and Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.