Our Lady of Dolours School vs St William's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Dolours School
Mitchelton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
159 students · ICSEA 1133
St William's Primary School
Keperra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Our Lady of Dolours School Mitchelton QLD | St William's Primary School Keperra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #45 of 804 | #68 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #502 of 4,908 | #768 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 159 | 520 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 68 | 239 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mitchelton 4053 | Keperra 4054 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ourladyofdolours.qld.edu.au | www.stwilliamsgrovely.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Dolours School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 72.8).
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Dolours School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.7).
- •St William's Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 159.
- •St William's Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -15%).
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 Our Lady of Dolours School better than St William's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Dolours School ranks higher (75.4 vs 72.8 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 Our Lady of Dolours School and St William's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mitchelton and Keperra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Dolours School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St William's Primary School has 16.7.
How do Our Lady of Dolours School and St William's Primary School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Dolours School is 45th of 804 and St William's Primary School is 68th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.