Bulimba State School vs Sts Peter and Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 681 m 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
Sts Peter and Paul's School
Bulimba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Bulimba State School Bulimba QLD | Sts Peter and Paul's School Bulimba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 804 | #88 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 4,908 | #930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 337 | 281 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bulimba 4171 | Bulimba 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulimbass.eq.edu.au | www.stspp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 70.0).
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulimba State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Bulimba State School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 548.
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School has grown faster over five years (-18% vs -27%).
- •Bulimba State School is a government school while Sts Peter and Paul's School 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 Sts Peter and Paul's School?
On the Success Index, Sts Peter and Paul's School ranks higher (71.0 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 Sts Peter and Paul's School?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Bulimba and Bulimba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulimba State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sts Peter and Paul's School has 18.1.
How do Bulimba State School and Sts Peter and Paul's School rank in QLD?
Bulimba State School is 99th of 804 and Sts Peter and Paul's School is 88th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.