Marist College vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College
Emerald · Catholic high school · 7-12
697 students · ICSEA 999
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Emerald · Catholic primary · Prep-6
323 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Marist College Emerald QLD | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 269 | #413 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #754 of 1,472 | #3117 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 697 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 333 | 174 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 140 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Emerald 4720 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.maristcollegeemerald.com.au | www.sberok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marist College scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 44.5).
- •Marist College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Marist College is the larger school with 697 students compared with 323.
- •Marist College has grown faster over five years (27% vs 21%).
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 better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marist College ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.5 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 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Emerald in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Marist College and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Marist College is 115th of 269 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 413th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.