Ormiston College vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.7 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
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Birkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Ormiston College Ormiston QLD | St Mary MacKillop Primary School Birkdale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 275 | #217 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #262 of 1,259 | #1970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,524 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 764 / 760 | 295 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 77 |
| 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 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 102.7 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ormiston 4160 | Birkdale 4159 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ormiston.qld.edu.au/ | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston College scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 59.5).
- •Ormiston College has the higher ICSEA (1148 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ormiston College has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.7).
- •Ormiston College is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 557.
- •Ormiston College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -2%).
- •Ormiston College is a independent school while St Mary MacKillop 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 Ormiston College better than St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ormiston College ranks higher (70.0 vs 59.5 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 St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ormiston and Birkdale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ormiston College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 16.7.
How do Ormiston College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in QLD?
Ormiston College is 36th of 275 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 217th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.