Bundamba State School vs Gladstone South State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 444 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundamba State School
Bundamba · Government primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 897
Gladstone South State School
South Gladstone · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 897
| Measure | Bundamba State School Bundamba QLD | Gladstone South State School South Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #788 of 804 | #690 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4876 of 4,908 | #4534 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 193 / 181 | 187 / 271 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 897 | 897 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 26% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | South Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundambass.eq.edu.au | gladstonesouthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gladstone South State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 16.3).
- •Bundamba State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Gladstone South State School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 374.
- •Gladstone South State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -23%).
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 Bundamba State School better than Gladstone South State School?
On the Success Index, Gladstone South State School ranks higher (24.4 vs 16.3 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 Bundamba State School and Gladstone South State School?
About 444 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and South Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gladstone South State School has 15.2.
How do Bundamba State School and Gladstone South State School rank in QLD?
Bundamba State School is 788th of 804 and Gladstone South State School is 690th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.