Mary Immaculate Primary School vs Yeronga State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 775 m 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
Yeronga State High School
Yeronga · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Mary Immaculate Primary School Annerley QLD | Yeronga State High School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #44 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | – | #420 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 67 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 32 | 473 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maryimmaculate.qld.edu.au | yerongashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeronga State High School scores higher on the Success Index (64.2 vs 59.3).
- •Mary Immaculate Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary Immaculate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.2).
- •Yeronga State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 67.
- •Yeronga State High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -40%).
- •Mary Immaculate Primary School is a catholic school while Yeronga State High School is a government 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 Mary Immaculate Primary School better than Yeronga State High School?
On the Success Index, Yeronga State High School ranks higher (64.2 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 Yeronga State High School?
About 775 m 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 Yeronga State High School has 12.2.
How do Mary Immaculate Primary School and Yeronga State High School rank in QLD?
Mary Immaculate Primary School is unranked and Yeronga State High School is 44th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.