MacGregor State School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacGregor State School
Macgregor · Government primary · Prep-6
1,212 students · ICSEA 1102
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Sunnybank · Catholic primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | MacGregor State School Macgregor QLD | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 804 | #144 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1441 of 4,908 | #1465 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,212 | 560 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 593 | 298 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 167 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macgregor 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macgregorss.eq.edu.au | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (65.2 vs 64.9).
- •MacGregor State School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacGregor State School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •MacGregor State School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 560.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
- •MacGregor State School is a government school while Our Lady of Lourdes Primary 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 School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MacGregor State School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Macgregor and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacGregor State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.2.
How do MacGregor State School and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School rank in QLD?
MacGregor State School is 143rd of 804 and Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 144th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.