Mt St Michael's College vs Oakleigh State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 934 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt St Michael's College
Ashgrove · Catholic combined · 5-12
849 students · ICSEA 1155
Oakleigh State School
Ashgrove · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Mt St Michael's College Ashgrove QLD | Oakleigh State School Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 275 | #12 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,259 | #151 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 849 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 849 / 0 | 247 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.msm.qld.edu.au | oakleighss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Oakleigh State School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 75.4).
- •Mt St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt St Michael's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.4).
- •Mt St Michael's College is the larger school with 849 students compared with 496.
- •Mt St Michael's College is a catholic school while Oakleigh 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 Mt St Michael's College better than Oakleigh State School?
On the Success Index, Oakleigh State School ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.4 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 St Michael's College and Oakleigh State School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Ashgrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt St Michael's College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oakleigh State School has 13.4.
How do Mt St Michael's College and Oakleigh State School rank in QLD?
Mt St Michael's College is 16th of 275 and Oakleigh State School is 12th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.