Greenslopes State School vs St James Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 827 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenslopes State School
Greenslopes · Government primary · Prep-6
310 students · ICSEA 1108
St James Primary School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Greenslopes State School Greenslopes QLD | St James Primary School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 804 | #102 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #606 of 4,908 | #1020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 310 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 160 | 51 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1108 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Greenslopes 4120 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greenslopesss.eq.edu.au | www.stjames.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Greenslopes State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.2 vs 70.0).
- •Greenslopes State School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Greenslopes State School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 132.
- •Greenslopes State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -24%).
- •Greenslopes State School is a government school while St James 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 Greenslopes State School better than St James Primary School?
On the Success Index, Greenslopes State School ranks higher (74.2 vs 70.0 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 Greenslopes State School and St James Primary School?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Greenslopes and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenslopes State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Primary School has 14.0.
How do Greenslopes State School and St James Primary School rank in QLD?
Greenslopes State School is 51st of 804 and St James Primary School is 102nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.