Bundaberg State High School vs Dalby State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 278 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
Dalby State High School
Dalby · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Bundaberg State High School Bundaberg South QLD | Dalby State High School Dalby QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 269 | #185 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1141 of 1,472 | #1111 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,593 | 1,090 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 796 | 557 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 360 | 167 |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | 157 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 87.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 66.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 18% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg South 4670 | Dalby 4405 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Western Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergshs.eq.edu.au | dalbyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dalby State High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 31.6).
- •Dalby State High School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg State High School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 1,090.
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 Dalby State High School?
On the Success Index, Dalby State High School ranks higher (33.1 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 Dalby State High School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg South and Dalby in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg State High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dalby State High School has 12.4.
How do Bundaberg State High School and Dalby State High School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg State High School is 189th of 269 and Dalby State High School is 185th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.