Bundaberg West State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundaberg West State School
Bundaberg West · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 915
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bundaberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Bundaberg West State School Bundaberg West QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 804 | #398 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3619 of 4,908 | #3049 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 267 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 139 | 67 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bundaberg West 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundabergwestss.eq.edu.au | www.sjbgrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.5 vs 37.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundaberg West State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Bundaberg West State School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 167.
- •Bundaberg West State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 1%).
- •Bundaberg West State School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 West State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 37.2 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 West State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bundaberg West and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundaberg West State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 15.0.
How do Bundaberg West State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Bundaberg West State School is 510th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 398th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.