Burpengary Meadows State School vs Carmichael College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burpengary Meadows State School
Burpengary · Government primary · Prep-6
702 students · ICSEA 994
Carmichael College
Morayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
958 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Burpengary Meadows State School Burpengary QLD | Carmichael College Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 804 | #98 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3360 of 4,908 | #507 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 702 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 386 | 457 / 501 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +148% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 74.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengarymeadowsss.eq.edu.au | www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carmichael College scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 40.9).
- •Carmichael College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmichael College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Carmichael College is the larger school with 958 students compared with 702.
- •Carmichael College has grown faster over five years (148% vs 2%).
- •Burpengary Meadows State School is a government school while Carmichael 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 Burpengary Meadows State School better than Carmichael College?
On the Success Index, Carmichael College ranks higher (56.9 vs 40.9 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 Burpengary Meadows State School and Carmichael College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary Meadows State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carmichael College has 12.9.
How do Burpengary Meadows State School and Carmichael College rank in QLD?
Burpengary Meadows State School is 457th of 804 and Carmichael College is 98th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.