Jamboree Heights State School vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jamboree Heights State School
Jamboree Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
893 students · ICSEA 1103
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Darra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Jamboree Heights State School Jamboree Heights QLD | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Darra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #100 of 804 | #216 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1014 of 4,908 | #1950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 893 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 452 / 441 | 278 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 114 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.9 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Jamboree Heights 4074 | Darra 4076 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamboreeheightsss.eq.edu.au | www.olshdarra.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Jamboree Heights State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 59.7).
- •Jamboree Heights State School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Jamboree Heights State School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 508.
- •Jamboree Heights State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs 1%).
- •Jamboree Heights State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Jamboree Heights State School better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Jamboree Heights State School ranks higher (70.0 vs 59.7 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 Jamboree Heights State School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Jamboree Heights and Darra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamboree Heights State School has 16.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Jamboree Heights State School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Jamboree Heights State School is 100th of 804 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 216th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.