Buranda State School vs Narbethong State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 271 m 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
Narbethong State Special School
Woolloongabba · Government special · Prep-12
53 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Buranda State School Woolloongabba QLD | Narbethong State Special School Woolloongabba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 226 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 110 | 15 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 1.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 37.5 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Woolloongabba 4102 | Woolloongabba 4102 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burandass.eq.edu.au | narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buranda State School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narbethong State Special School has fewer students per teacher (1.7 vs 14.3).
- •Buranda State School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 53.
- •Narbethong State Special School has grown faster over five years (15% 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 Narbethong State Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buranda State School and Narbethong State Special School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Woolloongabba and Woolloongabba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buranda State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narbethong State Special School has 1.7.
How do Buranda State School and Narbethong State Special School rank in QLD?
Buranda State School is 69th of 804 and Narbethong State Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.