Glenella State School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenella State School
Glenella · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 977
St John's Catholic Primary School
Walkerston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
349 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Glenella State School Glenella QLD | St John's Catholic Primary School Walkerston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 804 | #469 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3654 of 4,908 | #3414 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 349 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 136 | 177 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 19.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glenella 4740 | Walkerston 4751 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenellass.eq.edu.au | www.sjwarok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (40.2 vs 36.8).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenella State School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 234.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 3%).
- •Glenella State School is a government school while St John'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 Glenella State School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.2 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 Glenella State School and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Glenella and Walkerston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenella State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic Primary School has 17.9.
How do Glenella State School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Glenella State School is 516th of 804 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 469th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.