Bay View State School vs St Rita's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View State School
Thornlands · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1008
St Rita's Primary School
Victoria Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Bay View State School Thornlands QLD | St Rita's Primary School Victoria Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 804 | #351 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2980 of 4,908 | #2804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 809 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 414 | 207 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 108 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.6 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Victoria Point 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bayviewss.eq.edu.au | www.stritasvp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Rita's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 46.2).
- •St Rita's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bay View State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Bay View State School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 388.
- •Bay View State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -25%).
- •Bay View State School is a government school while St Rita's 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 Bay View State School better than St Rita's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Rita's Primary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.2 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 Bay View State School and St Rita's Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Victoria Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bay View State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's Primary School has 15.4.
How do Bay View State School and St Rita's Primary School rank in QLD?
Bay View State School is 382nd of 804 and St Rita's Primary School is 351st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.