Bulimba State School vs New Farm State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 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
New Farm State School
New Farm · Government primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Bulimba State School Bulimba QLD | New Farm State School New Farm QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 804 | #78 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 4,908 | #861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 337 | 277 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bulimba 4171 | New Farm 4005 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulimbass.eq.edu.au | newfarmss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •New Farm State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 70.0).
- •Bulimba State School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulimba State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
- •Bulimba State School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 539.
- •New Farm State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -27%).
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 New Farm State School?
On the Success Index, New Farm State School ranks higher (71.6 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 New Farm State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bulimba and New Farm in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulimba State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Farm State School has 15.9.
How do Bulimba State School and New Farm State School rank in QLD?
Bulimba State School is 99th of 804 and New Farm State School is 78th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.