Bunker's Hill State School vs Darling Downs Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bunker's Hill State School
Westbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
273 students · ICSEA 1007
Darling Downs Adventist College
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
362 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Bunker's Hill State School Westbrook QLD | Darling Downs Adventist College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 804 | #94 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2867 of 4,908 | #498 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 273 | 362 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 128 | 161 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +84% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Westbrook 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bunkhillss.eq.edu.au | www.ddcs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Darling Downs Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (57.7 vs 47.5).
- •Darling Downs Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Downs Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Darling Downs Adventist College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 273.
- •Darling Downs Adventist College has grown faster over five years (84% vs 0%).
- •Bunker's Hill State School is a government school while Darling Downs Adventist College is an independent 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 Bunker's Hill State School better than Darling Downs Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Darling Downs Adventist College ranks higher (57.7 vs 47.5 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 Bunker's Hill State School and Darling Downs Adventist College?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Westbrook and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bunker's Hill State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darling Downs Adventist College has 12.1.
How do Bunker's Hill State School and Darling Downs Adventist College rank in QLD?
Bunker's Hill State School is 362nd of 804 and Darling Downs Adventist College is 94th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.