Junction Park State School vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km 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
St Elizabeth's School
Tarragindi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
363 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Junction Park State School Annerley QLD | St Elizabeth's School Tarragindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #83 of 804 | #74 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #902 of 4,908 | #788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 470 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 219 | 201 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Tarragindi 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | junctionparkss.eq.edu.au/ | www.stelizabeths.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 71.2).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Junction Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.7).
- •Junction Park State School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 363.
- •Junction Park State School is a government school while St Elizabeth'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 Junction Park State School better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (72.6 vs 71.2 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 St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Annerley and Tarragindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Junction Park State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 16.7.
How do Junction Park State School and St Elizabeth's School rank in QLD?
Junction Park State School is 83rd of 804 and St Elizabeth's School is 74th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.