Bundaberg Christian College vs St Luke's Anglican School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
St Luke's Anglican School
Kalkie · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Bundaberg Christian College Bundaberg QLD | St Luke's Anglican School Kalkie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 275 | #80 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #561 of 1,259 | #436 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 845 | 1,090 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 411 | 508 / 582 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.4 | 70.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 45.1 | 54.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg 4670 | Kalkie 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bcc.net.au | www.stlukes.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 54.2).
- •St Luke's Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •St Luke's Anglican School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 845.
- •St Luke's Anglican School has grown faster over five years (39% vs 29%).
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 St Luke's Anglican School?
On the Success Index, St Luke's Anglican School ranks higher (61.4 vs 54.2 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 St Luke's Anglican School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg and Kalkie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Christian College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Luke's Anglican School has 15.6.
How do Bundaberg Christian College and St Luke's Anglican School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Christian College is 108th of 275 and St Luke's Anglican School is 80th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.