Kuluin State School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kuluin State School
Kuluin · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1018
Stella Maris School
Maroochydore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Kuluin State School Kuluin QLD | Stella Maris School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 804 | #162 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2467 of 4,908 | #1612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 314 | 368 / 369 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.1 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kuluin 4558 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kuluinss.eq.edu.au | www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 53.3).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuluin State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Stella Maris School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 612.
- •Kuluin State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
- •Kuluin State School is a government school while Stella Maris 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 Kuluin State School better than Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris School ranks higher (63.4 vs 53.3 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 Kuluin State School and Stella Maris School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kuluin and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kuluin State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 16.6.
How do Kuluin State School and Stella Maris School rank in QLD?
Kuluin State School is 288th of 804 and Stella Maris School is 162nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.