Buranda State School vs St James Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 984 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
St James Primary School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Buranda State School Woolloongabba QLD | St James Primary School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 804 | #102 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 4,908 | #1020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 226 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 110 | 51 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woolloongabba 4102 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burandass.eq.edu.au | www.stjames.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Buranda State School scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 70.0).
- •Buranda State School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buranda State School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 132.
- •Buranda State School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -24%).
- •Buranda State School is a government school while St James Primary School is a catholic 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 Buranda State School better than St James Primary School?
On the Success Index, Buranda State School ranks higher (72.7 vs 70.0 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 St James Primary School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Woolloongabba and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buranda State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Primary School has 14.0.
How do Buranda State School and St James Primary School rank in QLD?
Buranda State School is 69th of 804 and St James Primary School is 102nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.