Gooburrum State School vs Hope Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gooburrum State School
Gooburrum · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 986
Hope Adventist School
North Bundaberg · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Gooburrum State School Gooburrum QLD | Hope Adventist School North Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3488 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 90 | 34 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +135% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gooburrum 4670 | North Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gooburrumss.eq.edu.au | www.hope.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hope Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 39.1).
- •Hope Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hope Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.6).
- •Gooburrum State School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 61.
- •Hope Adventist School has grown faster over five years (135% vs 8%).
- •Gooburrum State School is a government school while Hope Adventist 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 Gooburrum State School better than Hope Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Hope Adventist School ranks higher (49.1 vs 39.1 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 Gooburrum State School and Hope Adventist School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gooburrum and North Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooburrum State School has 20.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hope Adventist School has 13.9.
How do Gooburrum State School and Hope Adventist School rank in QLD?
Gooburrum State School is 482nd of 804 and Hope Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.