Mother Teresa Primary School vs Ormeau Woods State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mother Teresa Primary School
Ormeau · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1031
Ormeau Woods State High School
Ormeau · Government high school · 7-12
1,404 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Mother Teresa Primary School Ormeau QLD | Ormeau Woods State High School Ormeau QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 804 | #153 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2084 of 4,908 | #964 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,404 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 109 | 685 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 275 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 111.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 50.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ormeau 4208 | Ormeau 4208 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.motherteresa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | ormeauwoodsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 39.6).
- •Mother Teresa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ormeau Woods State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Ormeau Woods State High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 213.
- •Mother Teresa Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
- •Mother Teresa Primary School is a catholic school while Ormeau Woods State High 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 Mother Teresa Primary School better than Ormeau Woods State High School?
On the Success Index, Mother Teresa Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 39.6 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 Mother Teresa Primary School and Ormeau Woods State High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ormeau and Ormeau in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mother Teresa Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormeau Woods State High School has 12.6.
How do Mother Teresa Primary School and Ormeau Woods State High School rank in QLD?
Mother Teresa Primary School is 234th of 804 and Ormeau Woods State High School is 153rd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.