Ormiston State School vs Star of the Sea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston State School
Ormiston · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1058
Star of the Sea Primary School
Cleveland · Catholic primary · Prep-6
166 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Ormiston State School Ormiston QLD | Star of the Sea Primary School Cleveland QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 804 | #170 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1561 of 4,908 | #1671 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 570 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 251 / 319 | 91 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Ormiston 4160 | Cleveland 4163 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ormistonss.eq.edu.au | www.staroftheseacleveland.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ormiston State School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 62.8).
- •Ormiston State School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1057), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Star of the Sea Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Ormiston State School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 166.
- •Ormiston State School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
- •Ormiston State School is a government school while Star of the Sea 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 State School better than Star of the Sea Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ormiston State School ranks higher (63.9 vs 62.8 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 Ormiston State School and Star of the Sea Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ormiston and Cleveland in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ormiston State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Star of the Sea Primary School has 13.4.
How do Ormiston State School and Star of the Sea Primary School rank in QLD?
Ormiston State School is 156th of 804 and Star of the Sea Primary School is 170th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.