Buranda State School vs Yeronga State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
Yeronga State School
Yeronga · Government primary · Prep-6
741 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Buranda State School Woolloongabba QLD | Yeronga State School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #69 of 804 | #21 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #769 of 4,908 | #281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 226 | 741 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 110 | 363 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1127 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woolloongabba 4102 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burandass.eq.edu.au | yerongass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeronga State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 72.7).
- •Buranda State School has the higher ICSEA (1127 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeronga State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Yeronga State School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 226.
- •Yeronga State School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Yeronga State School?
On the Success Index, Yeronga State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 72.7 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 Yeronga State School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Woolloongabba and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buranda State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeronga State School has 12.4.
How do Buranda State School and Yeronga State School rank in QLD?
Buranda State School is 69th of 804 and Yeronga State School is 21st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.