Burpengary State Secondary College vs Narangba Valley State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.5 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
Narangba Valley State High School
Narangba · Government high school · 7-12
1,821 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Burpengary State Secondary College Burpengary QLD | Narangba Valley State High School Narangba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 269 | #156 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 1,472 | #982 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,121 | 1,821 |
| Girls / boys | 577 / 544 | 896 / 925 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 318 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | 226 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 136.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 51.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Narangba 4504 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au | narangbavalleyshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narangba Valley State High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 33.7).
- •Narangba Valley State High School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Narangba Valley State High School is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 1,121.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Secondary College better than Narangba Valley State High School?
On the Success Index, Narangba Valley State High School ranks higher (38.9 vs 33.7 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 Secondary College and Narangba Valley State High School?
About 3.5 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 Narangba Valley State High School has 13.3.
How do Burpengary State Secondary College and Narangba Valley State High School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State Secondary College is 178th of 269 and Narangba Valley State High School is 156th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.