Bunker's Hill State School vs Ming-De International School Toowoomba
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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
Ming-De International School Toowoomba
Westbrook · Independent combined · 1-7
19 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bunker's Hill State School Westbrook QLD | Ming-De International School Toowoomba Westbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #362 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2867 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 1-7 |
| Students | 273 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 128 | 8 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Westbrook 4350 | Westbrook 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bunkhillss.eq.edu.au | www.ming-de.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ming-De International School Toowoomba scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 47.5).
- •Ming-De International School Toowoomba has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bunker's Hill State School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 19.
- •Bunker's Hill State School is a government school while Ming-De International School Toowoomba 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 Ming-De International School Toowoomba?
On the Success Index, Ming-De International School Toowoomba ranks higher (69.2 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 Ming-De International School Toowoomba?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Westbrook and Westbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bunker's Hill State School and Ming-De International School Toowoomba rank in QLD?
Bunker's Hill State School is 362nd of 804 and Ming-De International School Toowoomba is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.