Mary Immaculate Primary School vs St Sebastian's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Immaculate Primary School
Annerley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 1040
St Sebastian's Primary School
Yeronga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Mary Immaculate Primary School Annerley QLD | St Sebastian's Primary School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #66 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #754 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 32 | 56 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maryimmaculate.qld.edu.au | www.stsebastiansyeronga.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 59.3).
- •St Sebastian's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Immaculate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •St Sebastian's Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 67.
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 Mary Immaculate Primary School better than St Sebastian's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Sebastian's Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 59.3 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 Mary Immaculate Primary School and St Sebastian's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Annerley and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Immaculate Primary School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Sebastian's Primary School has 12.2.
How do Mary Immaculate Primary School and St Sebastian's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mary Immaculate Primary School is unranked and St Sebastian's Primary School is 66th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.