Our Lady of the Angels' School vs Wavell State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 560 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Angels' School
Wavell Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
606 students · ICSEA 1119
Wavell State High School
Wavell Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,522 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Our Lady of the Angels' School Wavell Heights QLD | Wavell State High School Wavell Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 804 | #135 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #963 of 4,908 | #865 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 606 | 1,522 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 276 | 755 / 767 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 260 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 121.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 53.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wavell Heights 4012 | Wavell Heights 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olawavellheights.qld.edu.au | wavellshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 43.7).
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wavell State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.5).
- •Wavell State High School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 606.
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -14%).
- •Our Lady of the Angels' School is a catholic school while Wavell 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 the Angels' School better than Wavell State High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Angels' School ranks higher (70.6 vs 43.7 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 the Angels' School and Wavell State High School?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Wavell Heights and Wavell Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Angels' School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wavell State High School has 12.6.
How do Our Lady of the Angels' School and Wavell State High School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of the Angels' School is 93rd of 804 and Wavell State High School is 135th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.