Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Oxley State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Darra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 1054
Oxley State School
Oxley · Government primary · Prep-6
383 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Darra QLD | Oxley State School Oxley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 804 | #274 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1950 of 4,908 | #2367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 508 | 383 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 230 | 191 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.6 | 24.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Darra 4076 | Oxley 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olshdarra.qld.edu.au | oxleyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 54.5).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 383.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -22%).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Oxley State 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School better than Oxley State School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 54.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Oxley State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Darra and Oxley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oxley State School has 15.7.
How do Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Oxley State School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 216th of 804 and Oxley State School is 274th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.