Mater Dei Catholic Primary School vs St Ambrose's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.3 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
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Ashgrove West QLD | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 804 | #13 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #117 of 4,908 | #163 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 52 | 79 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove West 4060 | Newmarket 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.materdei.qld.edu.au | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (81.7 vs 80.8).
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 118.
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-36% vs -47%).
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 St Ambrose's Primary 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 St Ambrose's Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove West and Newmarket 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 St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and St Ambrose's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 8th of 804 and St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.