Bundaberg Special School vs Shalom College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 986 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg Special School
Norville · Government special · Prep-12
106 students · ICSEA 961
Shalom College
Bundaberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Bundaberg Special School Norville QLD | Shalom College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #74 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #553 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 106 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 82 | 782 / 776 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 11 | 273 |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 122.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 95.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | Norville 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergspecs.eq.edu.au | www.shalomcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Shalom College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 12.7).
- •Shalom College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 106.
- •Bundaberg Special School is a government school while Shalom College is a catholic 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 Special School better than Shalom College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bundaberg Special School and Shalom College?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Norville and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg Special School has 3.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shalom College has 12.7.
How do Bundaberg Special School and Shalom College rank in QLD?
Bundaberg Special School is unranked and Shalom College is 74th of 269 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.