Alloway State School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alloway State School
Alloway · Government primary · Prep-6
63 students · ICSEA 938
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bundaberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
490 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Alloway State School Alloway QLD | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #460 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3383 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 63 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 38 | 246 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Alloway 4670 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | allowayss.eq.edu.au | www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 29.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alloway State School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 63.
- •Alloway State School has grown faster over five years (54% vs 38%).
- •Alloway State School is a government school while St Mary'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 Alloway State School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 29.9 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 Alloway State School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Alloway and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alloway State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do Alloway State School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Alloway State School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.