Bundaberg Christian College vs Bundaberg East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg · Independent combined · Prep-12
845 students · ICSEA 1039
Bundaberg East State School
Bundaberg East · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD | Bundaberg East State School Bundaberg East QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 275 | #730 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,259 | #4699 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 845 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 411 | 145 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -40% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 21% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg 4670 | Bundaberg East 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcc.net.au | bundabergeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 21.7).
- •Bundaberg Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is the larger school with 845 students compared with 295.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -40%).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is a independent school while Bundaberg East State School is a government 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 Bundaberg Christian College better than Bundaberg East State School?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg Christian College ranks higher (54.2 vs 21.7 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 Bundaberg Christian College and Bundaberg East State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg and Bundaberg East in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg East State School has 12.3.
How do Bundaberg Christian College and Bundaberg East State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 and Bundaberg East State School is 730th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.