Birkdale South State School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale South State School
Birkdale · Government primary · Prep-6
407 students · ICSEA 993
St Anthony's School
Alexandra Hills · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Birkdale South State School Birkdale QLD | St Anthony's School Alexandra Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #424 of 804 | #269 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3180 of 4,908 | #2351 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 407 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 213 | 235 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Alexandra Hills 4161 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au | www.stanthonysalexhills.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 43.5).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birkdale South State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.0).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 407.
- •St Anthony's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -21%).
- •Birkdale South State School is a government school while St Anthony's 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 Birkdale South State School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (54.7 vs 43.5 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 Birkdale South State School and St Anthony's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Alexandra Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birkdale South State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 16.0.
How do Birkdale South State School and St Anthony's School rank in QLD?
Birkdale South State School is 424th of 804 and St Anthony's School is 269th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.