Mt St Michael's College vs St Finbarr's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 603 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
St Finbarr's School
Ashgrove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Mt St Michael's College Ashgrove QLD | St Finbarr's School Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 275 | #14 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,259 | #191 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 849 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 849 / 0 | 95 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.msm.qld.edu.au | www.stfinbarrsashgrove.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbarr's School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 75.4).
- •Mt St Michael's College has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt St Michael's College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •Mt St Michael's College is the larger school with 849 students compared with 187.
- •St Finbarr's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
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 St Finbarr's School?
On the Success Index, St Finbarr's School ranks higher (80.0 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 St Finbarr's School?
About 603 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 St Finbarr's School has 14.6.
How do Mt St Michael's College and St Finbarr's School rank in QLD?
Mt St Michael's College is 16th of 275 and St Finbarr's School is 14th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.