Burpengary State Secondary College vs The Younity School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
The Younity School
Burpengary · Independent high school · 7-9
55 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Burpengary State Secondary College Burpengary QLD | The Younity School Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1094 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 1,121 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 577 / 544 | 32 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 131 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.6 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 20% |
| Suburb | Burpengary 4505 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au | www.younityschools.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burpengary State Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 21.4).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Younity School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Burpengary State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 55.
- •Burpengary State Secondary College is a government school while The Younity School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 The Younity School?
On the Success Index, Burpengary State Secondary College ranks higher (33.7 vs 21.4 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 The Younity School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burpengary and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burpengary State Secondary College has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Younity School has 10.0.
How do Burpengary State Secondary College and The Younity School rank in QLD?
Burpengary State Secondary College is 178th of 269 and The Younity School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.