Ormiston College vs Ormiston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston College
Ormiston · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,524 students · ICSEA 1148
Ormiston State School
Ormiston · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Ormiston College Ormiston QLD | Ormiston State School Ormiston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 275 | #156 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #262 of 1,259 | #1561 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,524 | 570 |
| Girls / boys | 764 / 760 | 251 / 319 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1148 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.7 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 15.2 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Ormiston 4160 | Ormiston 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ormiston.qld.edu.au/ | ormistonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ormiston College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 63.9).
- •Ormiston College has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ormiston College is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 570.
- •Ormiston College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
- •Ormiston College is a independent school while Ormiston State School is a government 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 Ormiston College better than Ormiston State School?
On the Success Index, Ormiston College ranks higher (70.0 vs 63.9 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 Ormiston College and Ormiston State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ormiston and Ormiston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ormiston College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ormiston State School has 14.6.
How do Ormiston College and Ormiston State School rank in QLD?
Ormiston College is 36th of 275 and Ormiston State School is 156th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.