Burdekin Catholic High School vs Burdekin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burdekin Catholic High School
Ayr · Catholic high school · 7-12
293 students · ICSEA 989
Burdekin School
Ayr · Government special · Prep-12
19 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Burdekin Catholic High School Ayr QLD | Burdekin School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 293 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 142 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.bchs.catholic.edu.au | burdekinspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burdekin Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burdekin Catholic High School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 19.
- •Burdekin Catholic High School is a catholic school while Burdekin School is a government 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 Burdekin Catholic High School better than Burdekin 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 Burdekin Catholic High School and Burdekin School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Burdekin Catholic High School and Burdekin School rank in QLD?
Burdekin Catholic High School is 113th of 269 and Burdekin School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.