Marist College Ashgrove vs Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Ashgrove
Ashgrove · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,827 students · ICSEA 1139
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Ashgrove West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Marist College Ashgrove Ashgrove QLD | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Ashgrove West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 275 | #8 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #277 of 1,259 | #117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,827 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,827 | 66 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | – | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.2 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 110.5 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Ashgrove West 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marash.qld.edu.au | www.materdei.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 69.2).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Marist College Ashgrove is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 118.
- •Marist College Ashgrove has grown faster over five years (9% vs -47%).
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 Marist College Ashgrove better than Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 69.2 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 Marist College Ashgrove and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Ashgrove West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Ashgrove has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 11.7.
How do Marist College Ashgrove and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Marist College Ashgrove is 39th of 275 and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 8th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.