Burpengary State School vs Fernbrooke State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 57 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
Fernbrooke State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD | Fernbrooke State School Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 804 | #561 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4055 of 4,908 | #3930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 947 | 1,007 |
| Girls / boys | 476 / 471 | 501 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 63.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au | fernbrookess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Fernbrooke State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 30.9).
- •Burpengary State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Fernbrooke State School is the larger school with 1,007 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 Fernbrooke State School?
On the Success Index, Fernbrooke State School ranks higher (32.8 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 Fernbrooke State School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fernbrooke State School has 15.8.
How do Burpengary State School and Fernbrooke State School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 and Fernbrooke State School is 561st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.