Murarrie State School vs St Oliver Plunkett School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murarrie State School
Murarrie · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 956
St Oliver Plunkett School
Cannon Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
615 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Murarrie State School Murarrie QLD | St Oliver Plunkett School Cannon Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #46 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #538 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 615 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 31 | 329 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Murarrie 4172 | Cannon Hill 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | murarriess.eq.edu.au | www.stoliverplunkett.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver Plunkett School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 36.0).
- •St Oliver Plunkett School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murarrie State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.8).
- •St Oliver Plunkett School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 60.
- •St Oliver Plunkett School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •Murarrie State School is a government school while St Oliver Plunkett 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 Murarrie State School better than St Oliver Plunkett School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver Plunkett School ranks higher (75.0 vs 36.0 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 Murarrie State School and St Oliver Plunkett School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Murarrie and Cannon Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murarrie State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Oliver Plunkett School has 16.8.
How do Murarrie State School and St Oliver Plunkett School rank in QLD?
Murarrie State School is unranked and St Oliver Plunkett School is 46th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.