Our Lady's College vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's College
Annerley · Catholic high school · 7-12
343 students · ICSEA 1048
St Elizabeth's School
Tarragindi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
363 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Our Lady's College Annerley QLD | St Elizabeth's School Tarragindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 269 | #74 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #400 of 1,472 | #788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 343 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 0 | 201 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Tarragindi 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au | www.stelizabeths.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 65.2).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady's College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.7).
- •St Elizabeth's School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 343.
- •Our Lady's College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -1%).
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's College better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (72.6 vs 65.2 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's College and St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Annerley and Tarragindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady's College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 16.7.
How do Our Lady's College and St Elizabeth's School rank in QLD?
Our Lady's College is 40th of 269 and St Elizabeth's School is 74th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.