Eight Mile Plains State School vs St Peter's Primary 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.
Eight Mile Plains State School
Eight Mile Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1023
St Peter's Primary School
Rochedale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Eight Mile Plains State School Eight Mile Plains QLD | St Peter's Primary School Rochedale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 804 | #147 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2212 of 4,908 | #1473 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 324 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 170 | 241 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Eight Mile Plains 4113 | Rochedale 4123 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eightmileplainsss.eq.edu.au | www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 56.5).
- •St Peter's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eight Mile Plains State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •St Peter's Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 324.
- •Eight Mile Plains State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
- •Eight Mile Plains State School is a government school while St Peter's Primary 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 Eight Mile Plains State School better than St Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Peter's Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 56.5 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 Eight Mile Plains State School and St Peter's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile Plains and Rochedale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eight Mile Plains State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Peter's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Eight Mile Plains State School and St Peter's Primary School rank in QLD?
Eight Mile Plains State School is 251st of 804 and St Peter's Primary School is 147th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.