Mount Alvernia College vs Stafford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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
Stafford State School
Stafford · Government primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Mount Alvernia College Kedron QLD | Stafford State School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 269 | #326 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,472 | #2677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 970 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 970 / 0 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.6 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 14% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mta.qld.edu.au | staffordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Alvernia College scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 50.1).
- •Mount Alvernia College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Alvernia College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 246.
- •Mount Alvernia College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -14%).
- •Mount Alvernia College is a catholic school while Stafford 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 Stafford State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Alvernia College ranks higher (81.9 vs 50.1 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 Stafford State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Alvernia College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford State School has 11.6.
How do Mount Alvernia College and Stafford State School rank in QLD?
Mount Alvernia College is 7th of 269 and Stafford State School is 326th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.