Bullyard State School vs McIlwraith State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bullyard State School
Bullyard · Government primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 912
McIlwraith State School
Mcilwraith · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Bullyard State School Bullyard QLD | McIlwraith State School Mcilwraith QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 28 | 20 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 9 | 11 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bullyard 4671 | Mcilwraith 4671 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bullyardss.eq.edu.au | mcilwraithss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •McIlwraith State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 24.3).
- •McIlwraith State School has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bullyard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •Bullyard State School is the larger school with 28 students compared with 20.
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 Bullyard State School better than McIlwraith State School?
On the Success Index, McIlwraith State School ranks higher (55.5 vs 24.3 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 Bullyard State School and McIlwraith State School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Bullyard and Mcilwraith in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bullyard State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and McIlwraith State School has 14.3.
How do Bullyard State School and McIlwraith State School rank in QLD?
Bullyard State School is unranked and McIlwraith State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.