Mt St Michael's College vs St Rita's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 7.1 km 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 Rita's College
Clayfield · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Mt St Michael's College Ashgrove QLD | St Rita's College Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 275 | #15 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #173 of 1,259 | #166 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 849 | 1,225 |
| Girls / boys | 849 / 0 | 1,225 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 85.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 68.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.msm.qld.edu.au | www.stritas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.4 vs 76.2).
- •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 14.3).
- •St Rita's College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 849.
- •St Rita's College has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Rita's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt St Michael's College and St Rita's College?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Clayfield 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 Rita's College has 14.3.
How do Mt St Michael's College and St Rita's College rank in QLD?
Mt St Michael's College is 16th of 275 and St Rita's College is 15th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.