Immaculate Heart School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 96 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart School
Leichhardt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1002
St Mary's School
Warwick · Catholic primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Immaculate Heart School Leichhardt QLD | St Mary's School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #327 of 804 | #400 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2682 of 4,908 | #3055 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 248 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 123 | 152 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 19.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Leichhardt 4305 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.immac-heart.qld.edu.au | www.smwarwick.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Immaculate Heart School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 45.4).
- •Immaculate Heart School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 248.
- •Immaculate Heart School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 3%).
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 Immaculate Heart School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, Immaculate Heart School ranks higher (50.0 vs 45.4 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 Immaculate Heart School and St Mary's School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Leichhardt and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.7.
How do Immaculate Heart School and St Mary's School rank in QLD?
Immaculate Heart School is 327th of 804 and St Mary's School is 400th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.