Burpengary State School vs Jinibara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 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
Jinibara State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
611 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD | Jinibara State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 804 | #555 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4055 of 4,908 | #3909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 947 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 476 / 471 | 322 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au | jinibarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jinibara State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 30.9).
- •Jinibara State School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jinibara State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Burpengary State School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 611.
- •Burpengary State School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 State School better than Jinibara State School?
On the Success Index, Jinibara State School ranks higher (33.1 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 Jinibara State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jinibara State School has 14.6.
How do Burpengary State School and Jinibara State School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 and Jinibara State School is 555th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.