Mother Teresa Primary School vs Woongoolba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.2 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
Woongoolba State School
Woongoolba · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Mother Teresa Primary School Ormeau QLD | Woongoolba State School Woongoolba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #234 of 804 | #470 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2084 of 4,908 | #3416 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 213 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 109 | 116 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1031 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ormeau 4208 | Woongoolba 4207 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.motherteresa.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | woongoolbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mother Teresa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 40.2).
- •Mother Teresa Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woongoolba State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Woongoolba State School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 213.
- •Mother Teresa Primary School is a catholic school while Woongoolba State 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Mother Teresa Primary School better than Woongoolba State School?
On the Success Index, Mother Teresa Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 40.2 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 Woongoolba State School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Ormeau and Woongoolba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mother Teresa Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woongoolba State School has 13.6.
How do Mother Teresa Primary School and Woongoolba State School rank in QLD?
Mother Teresa Primary School is 234th of 804 and Woongoolba State School is 470th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.