Burnett Heads State School vs Kawungan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 73 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
Kawungan State School
Kawungan · Government primary · Prep-6
877 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Burnett Heads State School Burnett Heads QLD | Kawungan State School Kawungan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #474 of 804 | #443 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3433 of 4,908 | #3271 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 877 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 49 | 419 / 458 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 67.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Burnett Heads 4670 | Kawungan 4655 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burnettheadsss.eq.edu.au | kawunganss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Kawungan State School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 39.8).
- •Kawungan State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Kawungan State School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 96.
- •Kawungan State School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Kawungan State School?
On the Success Index, Kawungan State School ranks higher (42.2 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 Kawungan State School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Burnett Heads and Kawungan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett Heads State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kawungan State School has 13.0.
How do Burnett Heads State School and Kawungan State School rank in QLD?
Burnett Heads State School is 474th of 804 and Kawungan State School is 443rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.