Burnside State High School vs Nambour Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside State High School
Burnside · Government high school · 7-12
809 students · ICSEA 988
Nambour Christian College
Woombye · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,309 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Burnside State High School Burnside QLD | Nambour Christian College Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 269 | #81 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #777 of 1,472 | #439 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,309 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 399 | 709 / 600 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 142 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 86.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Burnside 4560 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideshs.eq.edu.au | www.ncc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nambour Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 48.2).
- •Nambour Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnside State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
- •Nambour Christian College is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 809.
- •Nambour Christian College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -4%).
- •Burnside State High School is a government school while Nambour Christian College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Burnside State High School better than Nambour Christian College?
On the Success Index, Nambour Christian College ranks higher (61.3 vs 48.2 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 Burnside State High School and Nambour Christian College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside State High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nambour Christian College has 14.6.
How do Burnside State High School and Nambour Christian College rank in QLD?
Burnside State High School is 120th of 269 and Nambour Christian College is 81st of 275 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.