Jabiru Community College vs Taigum State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jabiru Community College
Zillmere · Independent high school · 10-12
81 students · ICSEA 913
Taigum State School
Taigum · Government primary · Prep-6
446 students · ICSEA 962
| Measure | Jabiru Community College Zillmere QLD | Taigum State School Taigum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 269 | #485 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1209 of 1,472 | #3501 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 81 | 446 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 33 | 190 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 962 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 15% |
| Suburb | Zillmere 4034 | Taigum 4018 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jcc.qld.edu.au/ | taigumss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Taigum State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 29.0).
- •Taigum State School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jabiru Community College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.9).
- •Taigum State School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 81.
- •Jabiru Community College is a independent school while Taigum State School is a government 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 Jabiru Community College better than Taigum State School?
On the Success Index, Taigum State School ranks higher (39.0 vs 29.0 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 Jabiru Community College and Taigum State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Zillmere and Taigum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jabiru Community College has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taigum State School has 11.9.
How do Jabiru Community College and Taigum State School rank in QLD?
Jabiru Community College is 205th of 269 and Taigum State School is 485th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.