Mount Alvernia College vs Mt Maria College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Alvernia College
Kedron · Catholic high school · 7-12
970 students · ICSEA 1115
Mt Maria College
Mitchelton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,167 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD | Mt Maria College Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 269 | #23 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,472 | #273 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 970 | 1,167 |
| Girls / boys | 970 / 0 | 559 / 608 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 189 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.6 | 85.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 37.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mta.qld.edu.au | www.mtmaria.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 70.7).
- •Mount Alvernia College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Mt Maria College is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 970.
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 Mount Alvernia College better than Mt Maria College?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 70.7 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 Mount Alvernia College and Mt Maria College?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alvernia College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mt Maria College has 13.6.
How do Mount Alvernia College and Mt Maria College rank in QLD?
Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 and Mt Maria College is 23rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.