Our Lady of Mount Carmel School vs St James Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1151
St James Primary School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Coorparoo QLD | St James Primary School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 804 | #102 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #819 of 4,908 | #1020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 605 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 275 | 51 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1151 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.8 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mtcarmelcoorparoo.qld.edu.au | www.stjames.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 70.0).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.2).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 132.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -24%).
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 Mount Carmel School better than St James Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School ranks higher (72.1 vs 70.0 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 Mount Carmel School and St James Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Primary School has 14.0.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and St James Primary School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is 75th of 804 and St James Primary School is 102nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.