Bardon State School vs Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardon State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1147
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Ashgrove West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Bardon State School Bardon QLD | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Ashgrove West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 804 | #8 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #733 of 4,908 | #117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 130 | 66 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Ashgrove West 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardonss.eq.edu.au | www.materdei.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 73.0).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Bardon State School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 118.
- •Bardon State School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -47%).
- •Bardon State School is a government school while Mater Dei 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 Bardon State School better than Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 73.0 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 Bardon State School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bardon and Ashgrove West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardon State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 11.7.
How do Bardon State School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Bardon State School is 64th of 804 and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 8th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.