Buranda State School vs Villanova College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 921 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
Villanova College
Coorparoo · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,561 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Buranda State School Woolloongabba QLD | Villanova College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 804 | #25 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 4,908 | #228 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 226 | 1,561 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 110 | 0 / 1,561 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Woolloongabba 4102 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burandass.eq.edu.au | www.vnc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.7 vs 72.0).
- •Villanova College has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1127), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villanova College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Villanova College is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 226.
- •Villanova College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -17%).
- •Buranda State School is a government school while Villanova College 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 Villanova College?
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 Villanova College?
About 921 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 Villanova College has 13.1.
How do Buranda State School and Villanova College rank in QLD?
Buranda State School is 69th of 804 and Villanova College is 25th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.