Guardian Angels' Primary School vs Iona College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guardian Angels' Primary School
Wynnum · Catholic primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 1083
Iona College
Lindum · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,802 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Primary School Wynnum QLD | Iona College Lindum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 804 | #96 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1918 of 4,908 | #505 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 447 | 1,802 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 204 | 0 / 1,802 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 237 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 253 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 141.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 88.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wynnum 4178 | Lindum 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au | www.iona.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 57.2).
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •Iona College is the larger school with 1,802 students compared with 447.
- •Iona College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -15%).
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 Guardian Angels' Primary School better than Iona College?
On the Success Index, Guardian Angels' Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 57.2 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 Guardian Angels' Primary School and Iona College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Wynnum and Lindum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona College has 12.7.
How do Guardian Angels' Primary School and Iona College rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Primary School is 210th of 804 and Iona College is 96th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.