Bundaberg Central State School vs Bundaberg Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg Central State School
Bundaberg Central · Government primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 860
Bundaberg Special School
Norville · Government special · Prep-12
106 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Bundaberg Central State School Bundaberg Central QLD | Bundaberg Special School Norville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #713 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4624 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 82 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 49 | 24 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 860 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 28.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg Central 4670 | Norville 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergcentralss.eq.edu.au | bundabergspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Special School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 860), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 9.9).
- •Bundaberg Special School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 82.
- •Bundaberg Central State School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 7%).
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 Bundaberg Central State School better than Bundaberg Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bundaberg Central State School and Bundaberg Special School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg Central and Norville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Central State School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg Special School has 3.6.
How do Bundaberg Central State School and Bundaberg Special School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Central State School is 713th of 804 and Bundaberg Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.