Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs Runcorn State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Sunnybank · Catholic primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1099
Runcorn State High School
Runcorn · Government high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Sunnybank QLD | Runcorn State High School Runcorn QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 804 | #132 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1465 of 4,908 | #847 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 560 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 262 | 412 / 426 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 138 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 45.4 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank 4109 | Runcorn 4113 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au/ | runcornshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 44.8).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Runcorn State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.2).
- •Runcorn State High School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 560.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a catholic school while Runcorn State High 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School better than Runcorn State High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 44.8 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 Lourdes Primary School and Runcorn State High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank and Runcorn in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Runcorn State High School has 10.2.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and Runcorn State High School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 144th of 804 and Runcorn State High School is 132nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.