Mitchelton State High School vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 985 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchelton State High School
Mitchelton · Government high school · 7-12
712 students · ICSEA 990
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Mitchelton State High School Mitchelton QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 269 | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #515 of 1,472 | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 712 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 443 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.9 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mitcheltonshs.eq.edu.au | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Dolours School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 59.9).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchelton State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Mitchelton State High School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 159.
- •Mitchelton State High School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -15%).
- •Mitchelton State High School is a government school while Our Lady of Dolours 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 Mitchelton State High School better than Our Lady of Dolours School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Dolours School ranks higher (75.4 vs 59.9 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 Mitchelton State High School and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitchelton State High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Mitchelton State High School and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Mitchelton State High School is 65th of 269 and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.