Burpengary Meadows State School vs Jinibara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 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
Jinibara State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
611 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Burpengary Meadows State School Burpengary QLD | Jinibara State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #457 of 804 | #555 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3360 of 4,908 | #3909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 702 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 386 | 322 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.0 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengarymeadowsss.eq.edu.au | jinibarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burpengary Meadows State School scores higher on the Success Index (40.9 vs 33.1).
- •Burpengary Meadows State School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jinibara State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Burpengary Meadows State School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 611.
- •Burpengary Meadows State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -26%).
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 Jinibara State School?
On the Success Index, Burpengary Meadows State School ranks higher (40.9 vs 33.1 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 Burpengary Meadows State School and Jinibara State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary Meadows State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jinibara State School has 14.6.
How do Burpengary Meadows State School and Jinibara State School rank in QLD?
Burpengary Meadows State School is 457th of 804 and Jinibara State School is 555th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.