Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School vs St Thomas More College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Sunnybank QLD | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 804 | #38 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1465 of 4,908 | #388 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 560 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 262 | 603 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 223 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ololbhills.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (64.9 vs 65.6).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.2).
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 560.
- •St Thomas More College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
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 St Thomas More College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Thomas More College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank and Sunnybank 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 St Thomas More College has 13.6.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Thomas More College rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is 144th of 804 and St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.