Eimeo Road State School vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 831 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eimeo Road State School
Rural View · Government primary · Prep-6
607 students · ICSEA 938
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Mackay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Eimeo Road State School Rural View QLD | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #728 of 804 | #325 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4693 of 4,908 | #2676 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 607 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 335 | 225 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 8% |
| Suburb | Rural View 4740 | Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eimeoroadss.eq.edu.au | www.sbnmrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 21.8).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eimeo Road State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •Eimeo Road State School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 439.
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -31%).
- •Eimeo Road State School is a government school while St Brendan's Catholic 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 Eimeo Road State School better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 21.8 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 Eimeo Road State School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Rural View and Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eimeo Road State School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Eimeo Road State School and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Eimeo Road State School is 728th of 804 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 325th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.