Burpengary State School vs Burpengary State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burpengary State School
Burpengary · Government primary · Prep-6
947 students · ICSEA 960
Burpengary State Secondary College
Burpengary · Government high school · 7-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD | Burpengary State Secondary College Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 804 | #178 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4055 of 4,908 | #1094 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 947 | 1,121 |
| Girls / boys | 476 / 471 | 577 / 544 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 90.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 29.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au | burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burpengary State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 30.9).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 947.
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 State School better than Burpengary State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Burpengary State Secondary College ranks higher (33.7 vs 30.9 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 State School and Burpengary State Secondary College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burpengary State Secondary College has 12.4.
How do Burpengary State School and Burpengary State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 and Burpengary State Secondary College is 178th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.