Jabiru Community College vs The Younity School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 22 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
The Younity School
Burpengary · Independent high school · 7-9
55 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Jabiru Community College Zillmere QLD | The Younity School Burpengary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #205 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1209 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-9 |
| Students | 81 | 55 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 33 | 32 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 22 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 5.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 47% | 20% |
| Suburb | Zillmere 4034 | Burpengary 4505 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.jcc.qld.edu.au/ | www.younityschools.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Jabiru Community College scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 21.4).
- •The Younity School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jabiru Community College has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.0).
- •Jabiru Community College is the larger school with 81 students compared with 55.
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 The Younity School?
On the Success Index, Jabiru Community College ranks higher (29.0 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 Jabiru Community College and The Younity School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Zillmere and Burpengary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jabiru Community College has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Younity School has 10.0.
How do Jabiru Community College and The Younity School rank in QLD?
Jabiru Community College is 205th of 269 and The Younity School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.