Bundaberg State High School vs Bundaberg West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg State High School
Bundaberg South · Government high school · 7-12
1,593 students · ICSEA 944
Bundaberg West State School
Bundaberg West · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Bundaberg State High School Bundaberg South QLD | Bundaberg West State School Bundaberg West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 269 | #510 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1141 of 1,472 | #3619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,593 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 796 | 128 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 360 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 24% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg South 4670 | Bundaberg West 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergshs.eq.edu.au | bundabergwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bundaberg West State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.2 vs 31.6).
- •Bundaberg State High School has the higher ICSEA (944 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg State High School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 267.
- •Bundaberg West State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 8%).
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 State High School better than Bundaberg West State School?
On the Success Index, Bundaberg West State School ranks higher (37.2 vs 31.6 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 State High School and Bundaberg West State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg South and Bundaberg West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg State High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bundaberg West State School has 13.1.
How do Bundaberg State High School and Bundaberg West State School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg State High School is 189th of 269 and Bundaberg West State School is 510th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.