Isabella State School vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Isabella State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 899
St Therese's School
Bentley Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Isabella State School Edmonton QLD | St Therese's School Bentley Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #752 of 804 | #452 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4766 of 4,908 | #3332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 496 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 257 | 276 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.4 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 15% |
| Suburb | Edmonton 4869 | Bentley Park 4869 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | isabellass.eq.edu.au | www.stthereses.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Therese's School scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 20.3).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Therese's School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •St Therese's School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 496.
- •Isabella State School is a government school while St Therese'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 Isabella State School better than St Therese's School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's School ranks higher (41.4 vs 20.3 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 Isabella State School and St Therese's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Edmonton and Bentley Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Isabella State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's School has 13.9.
How do Isabella State School and St Therese's School rank in QLD?
Isabella State School is 752nd of 804 and St Therese's School is 452nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.