Bunker's Hill State School vs Glenvale Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Glenvale Christian School
Glenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
127 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Bunker's Hill State School Westbrook QLD | Glenvale Christian School Glenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 804 | #186 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2867 of 4,908 | #1763 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 273 | 127 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 128 | 53 / 74 |
| 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% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 11.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Westbrook 4350 | Glenvale 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bunkhillss.eq.edu.au | www.gcs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenvale Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 47.5).
- •Glenvale Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenvale Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.9).
- •Bunker's Hill State School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 127.
- •Glenvale Christian School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
- •Bunker's Hill State School is a government school while Glenvale Christian School 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 Glenvale Christian School?
On the Success Index, Glenvale Christian School ranks higher (61.8 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 Glenvale Christian School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Westbrook and Glenvale 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 Glenvale Christian School has 11.4.
How do Bunker's Hill State School and Glenvale Christian School rank in QLD?
Bunker's Hill State School is 362nd of 804 and Glenvale Christian School is 186th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.