Carina State School vs St Martin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carina State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1036
St Martin's School
Carina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
627 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | Carina State School Carindale QLD | St Martin's School Carina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 804 | #150 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2136 of 4,908 | #1500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 267 | 627 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 155 | 347 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Carina 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carinass.eq.edu.au | www.stmartinscarina.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Martin's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 57.3).
- •St Martin's School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carina State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.8).
- •St Martin's School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 267.
- •St Martin's School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
- •Carina State School is a government school while St Martin'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 Carina State School better than St Martin's School?
On the Success Index, St Martin's School ranks higher (64.5 vs 57.3 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 Carina State School and St Martin's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Carina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carina State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's School has 17.8.
How do Carina State School and St Martin's School rank in QLD?
Carina State School is 243rd of 804 and St Martin's School is 150th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.