McAuley College vs Mt Maria College - Petrie
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 81 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McAuley College
Beaudesert · Catholic high school · 7-12
363 students · ICSEA 1016
Mt Maria College - Petrie
Petrie · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | McAuley College Beaudesert QLD | Mt Maria College - Petrie Petrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 269 | #55 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #521 of 1,472 | #478 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 363 | 403 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 188 | 172 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | 37 | 54 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +83% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 52.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 30.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Petrie 4502 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mcauley.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.mmcp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 59.8).
- •McAuley College has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.1).
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie is the larger school with 403 students compared with 363.
- •McAuley College has grown faster over five years (83% vs -10%).
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 McAuley College better than Mt Maria College - Petrie?
On the Success Index, Mt Maria College - Petrie ranks higher (61.4 vs 59.8 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 McAuley College and Mt Maria College - Petrie?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Beaudesert and Petrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McAuley College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mt Maria College - Petrie has 7.8.
How do McAuley College and Mt Maria College - Petrie rank in QLD?
McAuley College is 66th of 269 and Mt Maria College - Petrie is 55th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.