Guardian Angels' Primary School vs Manly State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Manly State School
Manly · Government primary · Prep-6
691 students · ICSEA 1105
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Primary School Wynnum QLD | Manly State School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 804 | #124 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1918 of 4,908 | #1230 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 447 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 204 | 339 / 352 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1105 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wynnum 4178 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au | manlyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Manly State School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 60.1).
- •Manly State School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Manly State School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 447.
- •Manly State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -15%).
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School is a catholic school while Manly State School is a government 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 Guardian Angels' Primary School better than Manly State School?
On the Success Index, Manly State School ranks higher (67.7 vs 60.1 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 Manly State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wynnum and Manly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manly State School has 16.4.
How do Guardian Angels' Primary School and Manly State School rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Primary School is 210th of 804 and Manly State School is 124th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.