Burnside State School vs Mapleton State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside State School
Burnside · Government primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 984
Mapleton State School
Mapleton · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Burnside State School Burnside QLD | Mapleton State School Mapleton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 804 | #206 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2886 of 4,908 | #1869 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 368 | 177 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 187 | 79 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Burnside 4560 | Mapleton 4560 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | burnsidess.eq.edu.au | mapletonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mapleton State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 47.3).
- •Mapleton State School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnside State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.4).
- •Burnside State School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 177.
- •Mapleton State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -18%).
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 School better than Mapleton State School?
On the Success Index, Mapleton State School ranks higher (60.7 vs 47.3 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 Burnside State School and Mapleton State School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Mapleton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mapleton State School has 15.4.
How do Burnside State School and Mapleton State School rank in QLD?
Burnside State School is 368th of 804 and Mapleton State School is 206th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.