Mater Dei Catholic Primary School vs Payne Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Ashgrove West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1160
Payne Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Ashgrove West QLD | Payne Road State School The Gap QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 804 | #11 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #117 of 4,908 | #128 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 52 | 148 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove West 4060 | The Gap 4061 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.materdei.qld.edu.au | payneroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.7 vs 81.4).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Payne Road State School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 118.
- •Payne Road State School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -47%).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Payne Road State 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 Mater Dei Catholic Primary School better than Payne Road State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and Payne Road State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove West and The Gap in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Payne Road State School has 14.2.
How do Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and Payne Road State School rank in QLD?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 8th of 804 and Payne Road State School is 11th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.