Buranda State School vs Junction Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buranda State School
Woolloongabba · Government primary · Prep-6
226 students · ICSEA 1127
Junction Park State School
Annerley · Government primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Buranda State School Woolloongabba QLD | Junction Park State School Annerley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 804 | #83 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 4,908 | #902 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 226 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 110 | 251 / 219 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woolloongabba 4102 | Annerley 4103 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burandass.eq.edu.au | junctionparkss.eq.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Buranda State School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 71.2).
- •Buranda State School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Junction Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.3).
- •Junction Park State School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 226.
- •Junction Park State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Buranda State School better than Junction Park State School?
On the Success Index, Buranda State School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.2 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 Buranda State School and Junction Park State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Woolloongabba and Annerley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buranda State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Junction Park State School has 13.6.
How do Buranda State School and Junction Park State School rank in QLD?
Buranda State School is 69th of 804 and Junction Park State School is 83rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.