Our Lady of the Way School vs Pine Rivers Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Way School
Petrie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1037
Pine Rivers Special School
Lawnton · Government special · Prep-12
348 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Our Lady of the Way School Petrie QLD | Pine Rivers Special School Lawnton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #309 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2567 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 246 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 137 | 100 / 248 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 86.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 74.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Petrie 4502 | Lawnton 4501 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.petriecatholic.com/school | pineriversspecialschool.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Way School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pine Rivers Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 14.1).
- •Pine Rivers Special School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 246.
- •Pine Rivers Special School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -23%).
- •Our Lady of the Way School is a catholic school while Pine Rivers Special 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 Way School better than Pine Rivers Special School?
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 the Way School and Pine Rivers Special School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Petrie and Lawnton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of the Way School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pine Rivers Special School has 4.0.
How do Our Lady of the Way School and Pine Rivers Special School rank in QLD?
Our Lady of the Way School is 309th of 804 and Pine Rivers Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.