Mount Alvernia College vs Somerset Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD | Somerset Hills State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 269 | #257 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,472 | #2268 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 970 / 0 | 42 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| 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 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.6 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mta.qld.edu.au | somersethillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 55.8).
- •Mount Alvernia College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 103.
- •Mount Alvernia College is a catholic school while Somerset Hills 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Alvernia College better than Somerset Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 55.8 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 Somerset Hills State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Stafford Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alvernia College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset Hills State School has 12.1.
How do Mount Alvernia College and Somerset Hills State School rank in QLD?
Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 and Somerset Hills State School is 257th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.