Noosaville State School vs St Teresa's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 432 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Noosaville State School
Noosaville · Government primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1039
St Teresa's Catholic College
Noosaville · Catholic high school · 7-12
801 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Noosaville State School Noosaville QLD | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 804 | #46 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2011 of 4,908 | #432 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 418 | 801 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 243 | 428 / 373 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 55.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Noosaville 4566 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | noosavilless.eq.edu.au | www.stteresa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 59.0).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College is the larger school with 801 students compared with 418.
- •Noosaville State School is a government school while St Teresa's Catholic College 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 Noosaville State School better than St Teresa's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Teresa's Catholic College ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.0 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 Noosaville State School and St Teresa's Catholic College?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Noosaville and Noosaville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Noosaville State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Teresa's Catholic College has 14.5.
How do Noosaville State School and St Teresa's Catholic College rank in QLD?
Noosaville State School is 224th of 804 and St Teresa's Catholic College is 46th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.