Carmel College vs St Rita's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Thornlands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1045
St Rita's Primary School
Victoria Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Carmel College Thornlands QLD | St Rita's Primary School Victoria Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 269 | #351 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #607 of 1,472 | #2804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 658 / 562 | 207 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Victoria Point 4165 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au | www.stritasvp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (55.8 vs 48.5).
- •Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carmel College has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 388.
- •Carmel College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -25%).
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 Carmel College better than St Rita's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Carmel College ranks higher (55.8 vs 48.5 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 Carmel College and St Rita's Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Victoria Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's Primary School has 15.4.
How do Carmel College and St Rita's Primary School rank in QLD?
Carmel College is 82nd of 269 and St Rita's Primary School is 351st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.