Bundamba State Secondary College vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Sacred Heart School
Booval · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Bundamba State Secondary College Bundamba QLD | Sacred Heart School Booval QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 269 | #405 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 1,472 | #3085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 794 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 410 | 295 / 253 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 6% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | Booval 4304 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bundambassc.eq.edu.au | www.shbooval.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (45.0 vs 16.9).
- •Sacred Heart School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundamba State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.4).
- •Bundamba State Secondary College is the larger school with 794 students compared with 548.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
- •Bundamba State Secondary College is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Bundamba State Secondary College better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart School ranks higher (45.0 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 Sacred Heart School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and Booval in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart School has 17.4.
How do Bundamba State Secondary College and Sacred Heart School rank in QLD?
Bundamba State Secondary College is 260th of 269 and Sacred Heart School is 405th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.