Mueller College vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mueller College
Rothwell · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,867 students · ICSEA 1078
St Benedict's Primary School
Mango Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
762 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Mueller College Rothwell QLD | St Benedict's Primary School Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 275 | #187 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #491 of 1,259 | #1765 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,867 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 977 / 890 | 378 / 384 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 145 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.9 | 45.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.6 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rothwell 4022 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mueller.qld.edu.au | www.stbenedicts.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 58.3).
- •Mueller College has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mueller College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Mueller College is the larger school with 1,867 students compared with 762.
- •Mueller College is a independent school while St Benedict's Primary School is a catholic 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 Mueller College better than St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 58.3 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 Mueller College and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Rothwell and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mueller College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's Primary School has 16.8.
How do Mueller College and St Benedict's Primary School rank in QLD?
Mueller College is 91st of 275 and St Benedict's Primary School is 187th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.