Burnside State High School vs Nambour Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 353 m 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 Special School
Burnside · Government special · Prep-12
132 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Burnside State High School Burnside QLD | Nambour Special School Burnside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #777 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 809 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 399 | 40 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Burnside 4560 | Burnside 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsideshs.eq.edu.au | nambourspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nambour Special School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nambour Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 10.0).
- •Burnside State High School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 132.
- •Burnside State High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
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 Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnside State High School and Nambour Special School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Burnside and Burnside 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 Special School has 3.5.
How do Burnside State High School and Nambour Special School rank in QLD?
Burnside State High School is 120th of 269 and Nambour Special School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.