MacGregor State High School vs St Bernard's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacGregor State High School
Macgregor · Government high school · 7-12
1,297 students · ICSEA 1037
St Bernard's School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Catholic primary · Prep-6
181 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | MacGregor State High School Macgregor QLD | St Bernard's School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 269 | #168 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #362 of 1,472 | #1660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,297 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 687 / 610 | 80 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 265 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 181 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.9 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macgregor 4109 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macgregorshs.eq.edu.au | www.stbernards.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacGregor State High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 62.9).
- •St Bernard's School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacGregor State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •MacGregor State High School is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 181.
- •MacGregor State High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -42%).
- •MacGregor State High School is a government school while St Bernard'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 MacGregor State High School better than St Bernard's School?
On the Success Index, MacGregor State High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 62.9 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 MacGregor State High School and St Bernard's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Macgregor and Upper Mount Gravatt in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacGregor State High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bernard's School has 12.5.
How do MacGregor State High School and St Bernard's School rank in QLD?
MacGregor State High School is 30th of 269 and St Bernard's School is 168th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.