Faith Baptist Christian School vs The Kooralbyn International School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 490 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Baptist Christian School
Burua · Independent combined · Prep-12
125 students · ICSEA 981
The Kooralbyn International School
Kooralbyn · Independent combined · Prep-12
475 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Faith Baptist Christian School Burua QLD | The Kooralbyn International School Kooralbyn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 275 | #189 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,259 | #888 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 125 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 62 | 258 / 217 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Burua 4680 | Kooralbyn 4285 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fbcs.qld.edu.au/ | www.tkis.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.7 vs 38.5).
- •The Kooralbyn International School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 125.
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 39%).
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 Faith Baptist Christian School better than The Kooralbyn International 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 Faith Baptist Christian School and The Kooralbyn International School?
About 490 km in a straight line, between Burua and Kooralbyn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Baptist Christian School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Kooralbyn International School has 12.7.
How do Faith Baptist Christian School and The Kooralbyn International School rank in QLD?
Faith Baptist Christian School is 186th of 275 and The Kooralbyn International School is 189th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.