Middle Park State School vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Park State School
Middle Park · Government primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1070
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Darra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Middle Park State School Middle Park QLD | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Darra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #184 of 804 | #216 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1756 of 4,908 | #1950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 578 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 295 | 278 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 33.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Middle Park 4074 | Darra 4076 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | middleparkss.eq.edu.au | www.olshdarra.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Middle Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 59.7).
- •Middle Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Park State School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 508.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -13%).
- •Middle Park State School is a government school while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Middle Park State School better than Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Middle Park State School ranks higher (61.9 vs 59.7 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 Middle Park State School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Middle Park and Darra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Middle Park State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 15.1.
How do Middle Park State School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Middle Park State School is 184th of 804 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 216th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.