Mt Maria College - Petrie vs Our Lady of the Way School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 191 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Maria College - Petrie
Petrie · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1015
Our Lady of the Way School
Petrie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Mt Maria College - Petrie Petrie QLD | Our Lady of the Way School Petrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 269 | #309 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #478 of 1,472 | #2567 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 403 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 231 | 109 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Petrie 4502 | Petrie 4502 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmcp.qld.edu.au | www.petriecatholic.com/school |
The verdict
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 51.8).
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1015), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.1).
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie is the larger school with 403 students compared with 246.
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 - Petrie better than Our Lady of the Way School?
On the Success Index, Mt Maria College - Petrie ranks higher (61.4 vs 51.8 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 Mt Maria College - Petrie and Our Lady of the Way School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Petrie and Petrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Maria College - Petrie has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Way School has 14.1.
How do Mt Maria College - Petrie and Our Lady of the Way School rank in QLD?
Mt Maria College - Petrie is 55th of 269 and Our Lady of the Way School is 309th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.