Northgate State School vs St Pius' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate State School
Nundah · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1078
St Pius' Primary School
Banyo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Northgate State School Nundah QLD | St Pius' Primary School Banyo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 804 | #165 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #949 of 4,908 | #1639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 326 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 165 | 261 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nundah 4012 | Banyo 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northgatess.eq.edu.au | www.stpiusbanyo.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northgate State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 63.1).
- •St Pius' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northgate State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •St Pius' Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 326.
- •St Pius' Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
- •Northgate State School is a government school while St Pius' 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 Northgate State School better than St Pius' Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northgate State School ranks higher (70.8 vs 63.1 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 Northgate State School and St Pius' Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Nundah and Banyo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northgate State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius' Primary School has 17.1.
How do Northgate State School and St Pius' Primary School rank in QLD?
Northgate State School is 91st of 804 and St Pius' Primary School is 165th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.