Harris Fields State School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 766 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Fields State School
Woodridge · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 889
St Paul's School
Woodridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Harris Fields State School Woodridge QLD | St Paul's School Woodridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #771 of 804 | #648 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4836 of 4,908 | #4346 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 506 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 245 | 162 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Woodridge 4114 | Woodridge 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harrisfieldsss.eq.edu.au | www.stpaulswoodridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 18.4).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harris Fields State School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 346.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
- •Harris Fields State School is a government school while St Paul's 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 Harris Fields State School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (27.1 vs 18.4 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 Harris Fields State School and St Paul's School?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Woodridge and Woodridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harris Fields State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.9.
How do Harris Fields State School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Harris Fields State School is 771st of 804 and St Paul's School is 648th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.