Northside Christian College vs Queen of Apostles Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Christian College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 1145
Queen of Apostles Primary School
Stafford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Northside Christian College Everton Park QLD | Queen of Apostles Primary School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 275 | #123 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #225 of 1,259 | #1225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,245 | 296 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 634 | 162 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.0 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 82.0 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Everton Park 4053 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.northside.qld.edu.au/ | www.qofa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northside Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 67.8).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 296.
- •Northside Christian College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -30%).
- •Northside Christian College is a independent school while Queen of Apostles 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 Northside Christian College better than Queen of Apostles Primary School?
On the Success Index, Northside Christian College ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.8 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 Northside Christian College and Queen of Apostles Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Everton Park and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northside Christian College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Apostles Primary School has 13.7.
How do Northside Christian College and Queen of Apostles Primary School rank in QLD?
Northside Christian College is 24th of 275 and Queen of Apostles Primary School is 123rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.