Burnett State College vs Laidley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 237 km 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
Laidley State High School
Laidley · Government high school · 7-12
672 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Burnett State College Gayndah QLD | Laidley State High School Laidley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 269 | #251 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1283 of 1,472 | #1403 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 158 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 85 | 324 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | 86 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 18% |
| Suburb | Gayndah 4625 | Laidley 4341 |
| Council area | North Burnett | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burnettsc.eq.edu.au | laidleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnett State College scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 20.8).
- •Burnett State College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.0).
- •Laidley State High School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 158.
- •Laidley State High School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Laidley State High School?
On the Success Index, Burnett State College ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.8 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 State College and Laidley State High School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Gayndah and Laidley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett State College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Laidley State High School has 11.0.
How do Burnett State College and Laidley State High School rank in QLD?
Burnett State College is 226th of 269 and Laidley State High School is 251st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.