Mount Alvernia College vs Our Lady of the Angels' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Our Lady of the Angels' School
Wavell Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD | Our Lady of the Angels' School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 269 | #93 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,472 | #963 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 970 / 0 | 330 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | – | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.6 | 34.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mta.qld.edu.au | www.olawavellheights.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 70.6).
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Mount Alvernia College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 606.
- •Mount Alvernia College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 Our Lady of the Angels' School?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 70.6 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 Mount Alvernia College and Our Lady of the Angels' School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alvernia College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Angels' School has 17.5.
How do Mount Alvernia College and Our Lady of the Angels' School rank in QLD?
Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 and Our Lady of the Angels' School is 93rd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.