Burpengary State School vs Carmichael College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.3 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
Carmichael College
Morayfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
958 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD | Carmichael College Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 804 | #98 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4055 of 4,908 | #507 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 947 | 958 |
| Girls / boys | 476 / 471 | 457 / 501 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +148% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 74.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 51.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au | www.carmichael.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Carmichael College scores higher on the Success Index (56.9 vs 30.9).
- •Carmichael College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmichael College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.1).
- •Carmichael College is the larger school with 958 students compared with 947.
- •Carmichael College has grown faster over five years (148% vs 3%).
- •Burpengary 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 State School better than Carmichael College?
On the Success Index, Carmichael College ranks higher (56.9 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 Carmichael College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carmichael College has 12.9.
How do Burpengary State School and Carmichael College rank in QLD?
Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 and Carmichael College is 98th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.