Bundaberg Christian College vs Elliott Heads State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.2 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
Elliott Heads State School
Elliott Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
121 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD | Elliott Heads State School Elliott Heads QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 275 | #450 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,259 | #3328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 845 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 411 | 50 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg 4670 | Elliott Heads 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcc.net.au | elliottheadsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 41.4).
- •Bundaberg Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.8).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is the larger school with 845 students compared with 121.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has grown faster over five years (29% vs 11%).
- •Bundaberg Christian College is a independent school while Elliott Heads 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 Elliott Heads State School?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg Christian College ranks higher (54.2 vs 41.4 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 Elliott Heads State School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg and Elliott Heads in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elliott Heads State School has 17.8.
How do Bundaberg Christian College and Elliott Heads State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 and Elliott Heads State School is 450th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.