Everton Park State High School vs Queen of Apostles Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Everton Park State High School
Everton Park · Government high school · 7-12
482 students · ICSEA 1001
Queen of Apostles Primary School
Stafford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Everton Park State High School Everton Park QLD | Queen of Apostles Primary School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 269 | #123 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #454 of 1,472 | #1225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 482 | 296 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 267 | 162 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.7 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.9 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkshs.eq.edu.au | www.qofa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 62.4).
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Everton Park State High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.7).
- •Everton Park State High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 296.
- •Everton Park State High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -30%).
- •Everton Park State High School is a government school while Queen of Apostles 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 Everton Park State High School better than Queen of Apostles Primary School?
On the Success Index, Queen of Apostles Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.4 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 Everton Park State High School and Queen of Apostles Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Everton Park State High School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Apostles Primary School has 13.7.
How do Everton Park State High School and Queen of Apostles Primary School rank in QLD?
Everton Park State High School is 50th of 269 and Queen of Apostles Primary School is 123rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.