Coorparoo State School vs Villanova College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 891 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorparoo State School
Coorparoo · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1132
Villanova College
Coorparoo · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,561 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Coorparoo State School Coorparoo QLD | Villanova College Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 804 | #25 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 4,908 | #228 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,561 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 413 | 0 / 1,561 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 118.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coorparooss.eq.edu.au | www.vnc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Coorparoo State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 72.0).
- •Villanova College has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Villanova College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •Villanova College is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 809.
- •Villanova College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 1%).
- •Coorparoo State School is a government school while Villanova 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 Coorparoo State School better than Villanova College?
On the Success Index, Coorparoo State School ranks higher (73.6 vs 72.0 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 Coorparoo State School and Villanova College?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorparoo State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Villanova College has 13.1.
How do Coorparoo State School and Villanova College rank in QLD?
Coorparoo State School is 57th of 804 and Villanova College is 25th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.