Mount Alvernia College vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 228 m 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
St Anthony's School
Kedron · Catholic primary · Prep-6
694 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD | St Anthony's School Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 269 | #136 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,472 | #1378 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 970 / 0 | 370 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 19.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.6 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mta.qld.edu.au | www.stanthonyskedron.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 66.0).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.8).
- •Mount Alvernia College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 694.
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 St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 66.0 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 St Anthony's School?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Kedron and Kedron in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alvernia College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 19.8.
How do Mount Alvernia College and St Anthony's School rank in QLD?
Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 and St Anthony's School is 136th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.