All Saints' School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 851 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints' School
Boonah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
137 students · ICSEA 1018
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Mackay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | All Saints' School Boonah QLD | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #315 of 804 | #325 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2620 of 4,908 | #2676 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 137 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 67 | 225 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Boonah 4310 | Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.allsaintsboonah.qld.edu.au | www.sbnmrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (51.0 vs 50.1).
- •All Saints' School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 137.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -9%).
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 All Saints' School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary 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 All Saints' School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 851 km in a straight line, between Boonah and Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Saints' School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do All Saints' School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
All Saints' School is 315th of 804 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 325th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.