Allenstown State School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Allenstown State School
Allenstown · Government primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 884
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gracemere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Allenstown State School Allenstown QLD | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #777 of 804 | #514 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4846 of 4,908 | #3646 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 296 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 151 | 162 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 12% |
| Suburb | Allenstown 4700 | Gracemere 4702 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allenstownss.eq.edu.au | spgrrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 18.0).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Allenstown State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 296.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -23%).
- •Allenstown State School is a government school while St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Allenstown State School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 18.0 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 Allenstown State School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Allenstown and Gracemere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Allenstown State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Allenstown State School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Allenstown State School is 777th of 804 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 514th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.