Bundaberg East State School vs Bundaberg South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg East State School
Bundaberg East · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 922
Bundaberg South State School
Bundaberg South · Government primary · Prep-6
168 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Bundaberg East State School Bundaberg East QLD | Bundaberg South State School Bundaberg South QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #730 of 804 | #755 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4699 of 4,908 | #4779 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 150 | 83 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 29% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg East 4670 | Bundaberg South 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergeastss.eq.edu.au | bundabergsouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg East State School scores higher on the Success Index (21.7 vs 19.9).
- •Bundaberg East State School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg East State School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Bundaberg East State School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 168.
- •Bundaberg South State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -40%).
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 East State School better than Bundaberg South State School?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg East State School ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.9 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 East State School and Bundaberg South State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg East and Bundaberg South in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg East State School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg South State School has 16.2.
How do Bundaberg East State School and Bundaberg South State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg East State School is 730th of 804 and Bundaberg South State School is 755th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.