Ironside State School vs St Sebastian's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ironside State School
St Lucia · Government primary · Prep-6
895 students · ICSEA 1178
St Sebastian's Primary School
Yeronga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Ironside State School St Lucia QLD | St Sebastian's Primary School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 804 | #66 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #481 of 4,908 | #754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 895 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 445 / 450 | 56 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 109 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1178 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 74% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | St Lucia 4067 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ironsidess.eq.edu.au | www.stsebastiansyeronga.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ironside State School scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 72.9).
- •Ironside State School has the higher ICSEA (1178 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Sebastian's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Ironside State School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 117.
- •Ironside State School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -44%).
- •Ironside State School is a government school while St Sebastian's Primary 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 Ironside State School better than St Sebastian's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ironside State School ranks higher (75.7 vs 72.9 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 Ironside State School and St Sebastian's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between St Lucia and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ironside State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Sebastian's Primary School has 12.2.
How do Ironside State School and St Sebastian's Primary School rank in QLD?
Ironside State School is 43rd of 804 and St Sebastian's Primary School is 66th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.