Guardian Angels' Primary School vs Wynnum West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 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
Wynnum West State School
Wynnum West · Government primary · Prep-6
340 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Primary School Wynnum QLD | Wynnum West State School Wynnum West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 804 | #623 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1918 of 4,908 | #4241 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 447 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 243 / 204 | 169 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 16% |
| Suburb | Wynnum 4178 | Wynnum West 4178 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.guardianangelswynnum.qld.edu.au | wynnumwestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.1 vs 28.6).
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wynnum West State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 340.
- •Guardian Angels' Primary School is a catholic school while Wynnum West 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 Wynnum West State School?
On the Success Index, Guardian Angels' Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 28.6 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 Guardian Angels' Primary School and Wynnum West State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wynnum and Wynnum West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Primary School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wynnum West State School has 15.3.
How do Guardian Angels' Primary School and Wynnum West State School rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Primary School is 210th of 804 and Wynnum West State School is 623rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.