Burpengary State Secondary College vs Jinibara State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burpengary State Secondary College
Burpengary · Government high school · 7-12
1,121 students · ICSEA 964
Jinibara State School
Narangba · Government primary · Prep-6
611 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Burpengary State Secondary College Burpengary QLD | Jinibara State School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 269 | #555 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 1,472 | #3909 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,121 | 611 |
| Girls / boys | 577 / 544 | 322 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 41.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 21.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au | jinibarass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.7 vs 33.1).
- •Jinibara State School has the higher ICSEA (980 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 611.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Secondary College better than Jinibara State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burpengary State Secondary College and Jinibara State School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Narangba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jinibara State School has 14.6.
How do Burpengary State Secondary College and Jinibara State School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State Secondary College is 178th of 269 and Jinibara State School is 555th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.