Enoggera State School vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Enoggera State School
Enoggera · Government primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1128
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Enoggera State School Enoggera QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 804 | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #52 of 4,908 | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 390 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 174 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Enoggera 4051 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | enoggerass.eq.edu.au | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Enoggera State School scores higher on the Success Index (84.0 vs 75.4).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Enoggera State School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 159.
- •Enoggera State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -15%).
- •Enoggera State School is a government school while Our Lady of Dolours 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 Enoggera State School better than Our Lady of Dolours School?
On the Success Index, Enoggera State School ranks higher (84.0 vs 75.4 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 Enoggera State School and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Enoggera and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Enoggera State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Enoggera State School and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Enoggera State School is 4th of 804 and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.