Bunker's Hill State School vs Drayton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.8 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
Drayton State School
Drayton · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Bunker's Hill State School Westbrook QLD | Drayton State School Drayton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 804 | #733 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2867 of 4,908 | #4712 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 273 | 165 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 128 | 75 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 10.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 21% |
| Suburb | Westbrook 4350 | Drayton 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bunkhillss.eq.edu.au | draytonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bunker's Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 21.4).
- •Bunker's Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Drayton State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Bunker's Hill State School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 165.
- •Bunker's Hill State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -37%).
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 Drayton State School?
On the Success Index, Bunker's Hill State School ranks higher (47.5 vs 21.4 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 Drayton State School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Westbrook and Drayton 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 Drayton State School has 15.1.
How do Bunker's Hill State School and Drayton State School rank in QLD?
Bunker's Hill State School is 362nd of 804 and Drayton State School is 733rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.