Mabel Park State School vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mabel Park State School
Slacks Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
718 students · ICSEA 885
St Paul's School
Woodridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Mabel Park State School Slacks Creek QLD | St Paul's School Woodridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #707 of 804 | #648 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4600 of 4,908 | #4346 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 718 | 346 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 376 | 162 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 6% |
| Suburb | Slacks Creek 4127 | Woodridge 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mabelparkss.eq.edu.au | www.stpaulswoodridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 23.4).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mabel Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Mabel Park State School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 346.
- •Mabel Park State School is a government school while St Paul'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 Mabel Park State School better than St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (27.1 vs 23.4 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 Mabel Park State School and St Paul's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Slacks Creek and Woodridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mabel Park State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.9.
How do Mabel Park State School and St Paul's School rank in QLD?
Mabel Park State School is 707th of 804 and St Paul's School is 648th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.