Everton Park State School vs Mt Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Everton Park State School
Everton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1084
Mt Maria College
Mitchelton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,167 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Everton Park State School Everton Park QLD | Mt Maria College Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 804 | #23 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1125 of 4,908 | #273 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,167 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 288 | 559 / 608 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 85.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 37.2 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | evertonparkss.eq.edu.au | www.mtmaria.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mt Maria College scores higher on the Success Index (70.7 vs 68.8).
- •Mt Maria College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •Mt Maria College is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 558.
- •Everton Park State School is a government school while Mt Maria College 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 School better than Mt Maria College?
On the Success Index, Mt Maria College ranks higher (70.7 vs 68.8 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 Everton Park State School and Mt Maria College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Everton Park State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mt Maria College has 13.6.
How do Everton Park State School and Mt Maria College rank in QLD?
Everton Park State School is 113th of 804 and Mt Maria College is 23rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.