Mourilyan State School vs St Rita's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mourilyan State School
Mourilyan · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 943
St Rita's School
South Johnstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
107 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Mourilyan State School Mourilyan QLD | St Rita's School South Johnstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #576 of 804 | #432 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3993 of 4,908 | #3221 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 107 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 99 | 53 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mourilyan 4858 | South Johnstone 4859 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Cassowary Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mourilyanss.eq.edu.au | www.stritascps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Rita's School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 31.8).
- •St Rita's School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Rita's School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Mourilyan State School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 107.
- •St Rita's School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 11%).
- •Mourilyan State School is a government school while St Rita's School is a catholic 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 Mourilyan State School better than St Rita's School?
On the Success Index, St Rita's School ranks higher (43.1 vs 31.8 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 Mourilyan State School and St Rita's School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mourilyan and South Johnstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mourilyan State School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's School has 11.9.
How do Mourilyan State School and St Rita's School rank in QLD?
Mourilyan State School is 576th of 804 and St Rita's School is 432nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.