Augusta State School vs St Augustine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta State School
Augustine Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
1,023 students · ICSEA 1036
St Augustine's College
Augustine Heights · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Augusta State School Augustine Heights QLD | St Augustine's College Augustine Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 804 | #138 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2014 of 4,908 | #680 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,555 |
| Girls / boys | 487 / 536 | 823 / 732 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.0 | 100.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 42.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Augustine Heights 4300 | Augustine Heights 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | augustass.eq.edu.au | www.stac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Augusta State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 48.6).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 1,023.
- •St Augustine's College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -7%).
- •Augusta State School is a government school while St Augustine's College 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 Augusta State School better than St Augustine's College?
On the Success Index, Augusta State School ranks higher (58.9 vs 48.6 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 Augusta State School and St Augustine's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Augustine Heights and Augustine Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Augusta State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College has 15.5.
How do Augusta State School and St Augustine's College rank in QLD?
Augusta State School is 225th of 804 and St Augustine's College is 138th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.