Mango Hill State Secondary College vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mango Hill State Secondary College
Mango Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 1031
St Benedict's Primary School
Mango Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
762 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mango Hill State Secondary College Mango Hill QLD | St Benedict's Primary School Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 269 | #187 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #452 of 1,472 | #1765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,005 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 529 / 476 | 378 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | – | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +315% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.1 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mango Hill 4509 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mangohillssc.eq.edu.au | www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.5 vs 61.8).
- •St Benedict's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1031), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.8).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 762.
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (315% vs 9%).
- •Mango Hill State Secondary College 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 Secondary College better than St Benedict's 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 Mango Hill State Secondary College and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mango Hill and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mango Hill State Secondary College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Primary School has 16.8.
How do Mango Hill State Secondary College and St Benedict's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mango Hill State Secondary College is 49th of 269 and St Benedict's Primary School is 187th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.