Bundamba State Secondary College vs Dysart State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 717 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bundamba State Secondary College
Bundamba · Government high school · 7-12
794 students · ICSEA 896
Dysart State High School
Dysart · Government high school · 7-12
197 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Bundamba State Secondary College Bundamba QLD | Dysart State High School Dysart QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 269 | #244 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 1,472 | #1368 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 794 | 197 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 410 | 92 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 23% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | Dysart 4745 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | bundambassc.eq.edu.au | dysartshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dysart State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 16.9).
- •Dysart State High School has the higher ICSEA (900 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dysart State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Bundamba State Secondary College is the larger school with 794 students compared with 197.
- •Dysart State High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -18%).
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 Secondary College better than Dysart State High School?
On the Success Index, Dysart State High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.9 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 Secondary College and Dysart State High School?
About 717 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and Dysart in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dysart State High School has 10.6.
How do Bundamba State Secondary College and Dysart State High School rank in QLD?
Bundamba State Secondary College is 260th of 269 and Dysart State High School is 244th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.