Corymbia State School vs St Philomena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corymbia State School
Park Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 993
St Philomena School
Park Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
244 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Corymbia State School Park Ridge QLD | St Philomena School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #431 of 804 | #76 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3207 of 4,908 | #417 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 636 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 353 | 121 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 166 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.1 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 0% |
| Suburb | Park Ridge 4125 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corymbiass.eq.edu.au/ | www.stphilomena.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philomena School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 43.2).
- •St Philomena School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philomena School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Corymbia State School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 244.
- •Corymbia State School is a government school while St Philomena School is an independent 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 Corymbia State School better than St Philomena School?
On the Success Index, St Philomena School ranks higher (62.4 vs 43.2 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 Corymbia State School and St Philomena School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corymbia State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philomena School has 11.5.
How do Corymbia State School and St Philomena School rank in QLD?
Corymbia State School is 431st of 804 and St Philomena School is 76th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.