Burnside State High School vs Pimlico State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1031 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
Pimlico State High School
Gulliver · Government high school · 7-12
1,465 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Burnside State High School Burnside QLD | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 269 | #151 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #777 of 1,472 | #953 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,465 |
| Girls / boys | 410 / 399 | 746 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 246 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 226 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 119.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 14% |
| Suburb | Burnside 4560 | Gulliver 4812 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | burnsideshs.eq.edu.au | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside State High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 39.9).
- •Burnside State High School has the higher ICSEA (988 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnside State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 809.
- •Burnside State High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -12%).
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 Pimlico State High School?
On the Success Index, Burnside State High School ranks higher (48.2 vs 39.9 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 Burnside State High School and Pimlico State High School?
About 1031 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Gulliver in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside State High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pimlico State High School has 12.3.
How do Burnside State High School and Pimlico State High School rank in QLD?
Burnside State High School is 120th of 269 and Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.