Bundaberg State High School vs Shalom College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
Shalom College
Bundaberg · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Bundaberg State High School Bundaberg South QLD | Shalom College Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 269 | #74 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1141 of 1,472 | #553 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,593 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 796 | 782 / 776 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 360 | 273 |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | 222 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.2 | 122.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.3 | 95.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg South 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergshs.eq.edu.au | www.shalomcollege.com |
The verdict
- •Shalom College scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 31.6).
- •Shalom College has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg State High School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 1,558.
- •Bundaberg State High 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 State High School better than Shalom College?
On the Success Index, Shalom College ranks higher (58.4 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 Shalom College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg South and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg State High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shalom College has 12.7.
How do Bundaberg State High School and Shalom College rank in QLD?
Bundaberg State High School is 189th of 269 and Shalom College is 74th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.