Burnside State School vs Springwood Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 111 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
Springwood Central State School
Springwood · Government primary · Prep-6
252 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Burnside State School Burnside QLD | Springwood Central State School Springwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #368 of 804 | #404 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2886 of 4,908 | #3078 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 368 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 187 | 125 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 23.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Burnside 4560 | Springwood 4127 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burnsidess.eq.edu.au | springwoodcentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burnside State School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 45.1).
- •Springwood Central State School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Burnside State School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 252.
- •Springwood Central State School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Springwood Central State School?
On the Success Index, Burnside State School ranks higher (47.3 vs 45.1 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 Springwood Central State School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Burnside and Springwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnside State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springwood Central State School has 10.6.
How do Burnside State School and Springwood Central State School rank in QLD?
Burnside State School is 368th of 804 and Springwood Central State School is 404th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.