Guardian Angels' Primary School vs Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 82 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
Siena Catholic Primary School
Sippy Downs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
616 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Primary School Wynnum QLD | Siena Catholic Primary School Sippy Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 804 | #195 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1918 of 4,908 | #1802 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 447 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 204 | 307 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wynnum 4178 | Sippy Downs 4556 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au | www.sienaprimary.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 60.1).
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.4).
- •Siena Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 447.
- •Siena Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.5 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 Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Wynnum and Sippy Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Guardian Angels' Primary School and Siena Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Primary School is 210th of 804 and Siena Catholic Primary School is 195th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.