Burnett Heads State School vs Kalkie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnett Heads State School
Burnett Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
96 students · ICSEA 976
Kalkie State School
Kalkie · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Burnett Heads State School Burnett Heads QLD | Kalkie State School Kalkie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #474 of 804 | #374 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3433 of 4,908 | #2930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 49 | 136 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Burnett Heads 4670 | Kalkie 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burnettheadsss.eq.edu.au | kalkiess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kalkie State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.8 vs 39.8).
- •Burnett Heads State School has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalkie State School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.5).
- •Kalkie State School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 96.
- •Kalkie State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -26%).
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 Burnett Heads State School better than Kalkie State School?
On the Success Index, Kalkie State School ranks higher (46.8 vs 39.8 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 Burnett Heads State School and Kalkie State School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Burnett Heads and Kalkie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett Heads State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalkie State School has 11.7.
How do Burnett Heads State School and Kalkie State School rank in QLD?
Burnett Heads State School is 474th of 804 and Kalkie State School is 374th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.