Mansfield State High School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
3,807 students · ICSEA 1116
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Wishart · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Mansfield State High School Mansfield QLD | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Wishart QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 269 | #125 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #154 of 1,472 | #1233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,807 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 1,896 / 1,911 | 277 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 673 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 561 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 243.5 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.6 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | Wishart 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au | www.stcatherinescps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield State High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 67.7).
- •Mansfield State High School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield State High School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •Mansfield State High School is the larger school with 3,807 students compared with 520.
- •Mansfield State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 3%).
- •Mansfield State High School is a government school while St Catherine's Catholic 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 Mansfield State High School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield State High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 67.7 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 Mansfield State High School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Wishart in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield State High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 17.3.
How do Mansfield State High School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Mansfield State High School is 10th of 269 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 125th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.