Burnett Heads State School vs Strathpine State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 286 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
Strathpine State School
Strathpine · Government primary · Prep-6
372 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Burnett Heads State School Burnett Heads QLD | Strathpine State School Strathpine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #474 of 804 | #535 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3433 of 4,908 | #3785 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 49 | 173 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Burnett Heads 4670 | Strathpine 4500 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burnettheadsss.eq.edu.au | strathpiness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnett Heads State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.8 vs 34.9).
- •Strathpine State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Strathpine State School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 96.
- •Strathpine State School has grown faster over five years (-20% 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 Strathpine State School?
On the Success Index, Burnett Heads State School ranks higher (39.8 vs 34.9 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 Strathpine State School?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Burnett Heads and Strathpine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett Heads State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathpine State School has 14.6.
How do Burnett Heads State School and Strathpine State School rank in QLD?
Burnett Heads State School is 474th of 804 and Strathpine State School is 535th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.