Mango Hill State School vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mango Hill State School
Mango Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
1,561 students · ICSEA 1065
St Benedict's Primary School
Mango Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
762 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mango Hill State School Mango Hill QLD | St Benedict's Primary School Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 804 | #187 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1205 of 4,908 | #1765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,561 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 739 / 822 | 378 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 189 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.5 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mango Hill 4509 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mangohillss.eq.edu.au | www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mango Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 61.8).
- •St Benedict's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Mango Hill State School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 762.
- •Mango Hill State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 9%).
- •Mango Hill State School is a government school while St Benedict's 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 Mango Hill State School better than St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mango Hill State School ranks higher (68.0 vs 61.8 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 Mango Hill State School and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mango Hill and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mango Hill State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Primary School has 16.8.
How do Mango Hill State School and St Benedict's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mango Hill State School is 120th of 804 and St Benedict's Primary School is 187th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.