Coopers Plains State School vs St Thomas More College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coopers Plains State School
Coopers Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 972
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Coopers Plains State School Coopers Plains QLD | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #426 of 804 | #38 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3185 of 4,908 | #388 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 211 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 107 | 603 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 223 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coopers Plains 4108 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coopersplainsss.eq.edu.au | www.stmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More College scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 43.4).
- •St Thomas More College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 211.
- •Coopers Plains State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs 6%).
- •Coopers Plains State School is a government school while St Thomas More College 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 Coopers Plains State School better than St Thomas More College?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More College ranks higher (65.6 vs 43.4 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 Coopers Plains State School and St Thomas More College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coopers Plains and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coopers Plains State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More College has 13.6.
How do Coopers Plains State School and St Thomas More College rank in QLD?
Coopers Plains State School is 426th of 804 and St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.