Mastery Schools Australia vs Staines Memorial College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mastery Schools Australia
Springfield Central · Independent combined · 4-10
960 students · ICSEA 1005
Staines Memorial College
Redbank Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
716 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Mastery Schools Australia Springfield Central QLD | Staines Memorial College Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 275 | #155 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #593 of 1,259 | #751 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 4-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 960 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 439 / 521 | 368 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 215.4 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 75.1 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Springfield Central 4300 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | msa.qld.edu.au/ | www.staines.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mastery Schools Australia scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 45.6).
- •Staines Memorial College has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mastery Schools Australia has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 13.0).
- •Mastery Schools Australia is the larger school with 960 students compared with 716.
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 Mastery Schools Australia better than Staines Memorial College?
On the Success Index, Mastery Schools Australia ranks higher (52.9 vs 45.6 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 Mastery Schools Australia and Staines Memorial College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield Central and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mastery Schools Australia has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staines Memorial College has 13.0.
How do Mastery Schools Australia and Staines Memorial College rank in QLD?
Mastery Schools Australia is 115th of 275 and Staines Memorial College is 155th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.