Birali Steiner School vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
St Michael's College
Caboolture · Independent primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD | St Michael's College Caboolture QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 275 | #266 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,259 | #2328 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 157 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 61 | 164 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +101% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 25.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Caboolture 4510 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ | www.smccab.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's College scores higher on the Success Index (55.0 vs 46.1).
- •St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birali Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •St Michael's College is the larger school with 368 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs 5%).
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 Birali Steiner School better than St Michael's College?
On the Success Index, St Michael's College ranks higher (55.0 vs 46.1 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 Birali Steiner School and St Michael's College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Caboolture in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birali Steiner School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's College has 14.4.
How do Birali Steiner School and St Michael's College rank in QLD?
Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 and St Michael's College is 266th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.