Burpengary State School vs Narangba Valley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
Narangba Valley State High School
Narangba · Government high school · 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Burpengary State School Burpengary QLD | Narangba Valley State High School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 804 | #156 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4055 of 4,908 | #982 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 947 | 1,821 |
| Girls / boys | 476 / 471 | 896 / 925 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 318 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 226 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 960 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.6 | 136.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 5% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryss.eq.edu.au | narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narangba Valley State High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 30.9).
- •Narangba Valley State High School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 960), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narangba Valley State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Narangba Valley State High School is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 947.
- •Burpengary State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Narangba Valley State High School?
On the Success Index, Narangba Valley State High School ranks higher (38.9 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 Narangba Valley State High School?
About 2.5 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 Narangba Valley State High School has 13.3.
How do Burpengary State School and Narangba Valley State High School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State School is 589th of 804 and Narangba Valley State High School is 156th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.