Bundaberg North State School vs Inala State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 311 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg North State School
Bundaberg North · Government primary · Prep-6
249 students · ICSEA 906
Inala State School
Inala · Government primary · Prep-6
416 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Bundaberg North State School Bundaberg North QLD | Inala State School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #701 of 804 | #645 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4569 of 4,908 | #4336 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 249 | 416 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 135 | 189 / 227 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 906 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 16% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg North 4670 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bundabergnorthss.eq.edu.au | inalass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Inala State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.2 vs 23.9).
- •Bundaberg North State School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.5).
- •Inala State School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 249.
- •Inala State School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -22%).
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 North State School better than Inala State School?
On the Success Index, Inala State School ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.9 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 North State School and Inala State School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg North and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg North State School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inala State School has 12.5.
How do Bundaberg North State School and Inala State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg North State School is 701st of 804 and Inala State School is 645th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.