Mt Maria College - Petrie vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 512 km 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
St Ursula's College
Yeppoon · Catholic high school · 7-12
606 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Mt Maria College - Petrie Petrie QLD | St Ursula's College Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 269 | #96 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #478 of 1,472 | #661 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 403 | 606 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 231 | 606 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 32.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 10% |
| Suburb | Petrie 4502 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mmcp.qld.edu.au | stursulas.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 53.8).
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.1).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 606 students compared with 403.
- •St Ursula's College has grown faster over five years (29% vs -10%).
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 St Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, Mt Maria College - Petrie ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.8 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 St Ursula's College?
About 512 km in a straight line, between Petrie and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Maria College - Petrie has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ursula's College has 12.1.
How do Mt Maria College - Petrie and St Ursula's College rank in QLD?
Mt Maria College - Petrie is 55th of 269 and St Ursula's College is 96th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.