Bundamba State Secondary College vs North Rockhampton State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 526 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
North Rockhampton State High School
Frenchville · Government high school · 7-12
968 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Bundamba State Secondary College Bundamba QLD | North Rockhampton State High School Frenchville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 269 | #245 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 1,472 | #1374 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 794 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 410 | 462 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 79.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 32% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | Frenchville 4701 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | bundambassc.eq.edu.au | northrockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •North Rockhampton State High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 16.9).
- •North Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 794.
- •North Rockhampton State High School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 North Rockhampton State High School?
On the Success Index, North Rockhampton State High School ranks higher (22.3 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 North Rockhampton State High School?
About 526 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and Frenchville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Rockhampton State High School has 11.1.
How do Bundamba State Secondary College and North Rockhampton State High School rank in QLD?
Bundamba State Secondary College is 260th of 269 and North Rockhampton State High School is 245th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.