Burnett State College vs Gayndah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 862 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnett State College
Gayndah · Government high school · 7-12
158 students · ICSEA 923
Gayndah State School
Gayndah · Government primary · Prep-6
97 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Burnett State College Gayndah QLD | Gayndah State School Gayndah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 269 | #750 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1283 of 1,472 | #4764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 97 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 85 | 46 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 37% |
| Suburb | Gayndah 4625 | Gayndah 4625 |
| Council area | North Burnett | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burnettsc.eq.edu.au | gayndahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnett State College scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 20.3).
- •Burnett State College has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnett State College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.7).
- •Burnett State College is the larger school with 158 students compared with 97.
- •Gayndah State School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -33%).
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 State College better than Gayndah State School?
On the Success Index, Burnett State College ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.3 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 State College and Gayndah State School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Gayndah and Gayndah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett State College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gayndah State School has 14.7.
How do Burnett State College and Gayndah State School rank in QLD?
Burnett State College is 226th of 269 and Gayndah State School is 750th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.