Emmanuel Catholic Primary School vs Glenella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Catholic primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 1025
Glenella State School
Glenella · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Mount Pleasant QLD | Glenella State School Glenella QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 804 | #516 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3032 of 4,908 | #3654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 597 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 306 | 98 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mount Pleasant 4740 | Glenella 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ecps.qld.edu.au/ | glenellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 36.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenella State School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 234.
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Glenella State School is a government 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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School better than Glenella State School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 36.8 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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and Glenella State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Glenella in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenella State School has 15.5.
How do Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and Glenella State School rank in QLD?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is 396th of 804 and Glenella State School is 516th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.