Mt Maria College vs Our Lady of Dolours School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 531 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Maria College
Mitchelton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,167 students · ICSEA 1084
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
| Measure | Mt Maria College Mitchelton QLD | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 269 | #45 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #273 of 1,472 | #502 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,167 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 559 / 608 | 91 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 201 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 189 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1133 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Mitchelton 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtmaria.qld.edu.au/ | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Dolours School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 70.7).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1084), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt Maria College is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 159.
- •Mt Maria College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
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 Mt Maria College better than Our Lady of Dolours School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Dolours School ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.7 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 Mt Maria College and Our Lady of Dolours School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Mitchelton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Maria College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8.
How do Mt Maria College and Our Lady of Dolours School rank in QLD?
Mt Maria College is 23rd of 269 and Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.