Junction Park State School vs Our Lady's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 766 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Junction Park State School
Annerley · Government primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 1104
Our Lady's College
Annerley · Catholic high school · 7-12
343 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Junction Park State School Annerley QLD | Our Lady's College Annerley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 804 | #40 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #902 of 4,908 | #400 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 470 | 343 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 219 | 343 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Annerley 4103 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | junctionparkss.eq.edu.au/ | www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Junction Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 65.2).
- •Junction Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady's College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Junction Park State School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 343.
- •Our Lady's College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -5%).
- •Junction Park State School is a government school while Our Lady's College 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 Junction Park State School better than Our Lady's College?
On the Success Index, Junction Park State School ranks higher (71.2 vs 65.2 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 Junction Park State School and Our Lady's College?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Annerley and Annerley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Junction Park State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady's College has 12.1.
How do Junction Park State School and Our Lady's College rank in QLD?
Junction Park State School is 83rd of 804 and Our Lady's College is 40th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.