Gracemere State School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gracemere State School
Gracemere · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 898
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gracemere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Gracemere State School Gracemere QLD | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #719 of 804 | #514 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4648 of 4,908 | #3646 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 295 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 139 | 162 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gracemere 4702 | Gracemere 4702 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gracemeress.eq.edu.au | spgrrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 22.6).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gracemere State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 295.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
- •Gracemere State School is a government school while St Paul'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 Gracemere State School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 22.6 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 Gracemere State School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gracemere and Gracemere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gracemere State School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Gracemere State School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Gracemere State School is 719th of 804 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 514th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.