Bundamba State Secondary College vs St Peter Claver College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.9 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
St Peter Claver College
Riverview · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,103 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Bundamba State Secondary College Bundamba QLD | St Peter Claver College Riverview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 269 | #114 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1442 of 1,472 | #752 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 794 | 1,103 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 410 | 571 / 532 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.5 | 89.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.3 | 48.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bundamba 4304 | Riverview 4303 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bundambassc.eq.edu.au | www.spcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter Claver College scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 16.9).
- •St Peter Claver College has the higher ICSEA (1013 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bundamba State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •St Peter Claver College is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 794.
- •St Peter Claver College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -18%).
- •Bundamba State Secondary College is a government school while St Peter Claver College 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 St Peter Claver College?
On the Success Index, St Peter Claver College ranks higher (49.5 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 St Peter Claver College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bundamba and Riverview in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bundamba State Secondary College has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter Claver College has 12.3.
How do Bundamba State Secondary College and St Peter Claver College rank in QLD?
Bundamba State Secondary College is 260th of 269 and St Peter Claver College is 114th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.