Our Lady's College vs St Michael's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 67 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 Michael's College
Merrimac · Catholic high school · 7-12
820 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Our Lady's College Annerley QLD | St Michael's College Merrimac QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 269 | #59 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #400 of 1,472 | #503 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 343 | 820 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 0 | 423 / 397 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 149 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 127 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 67.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Merrimac 4226 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au | www.stmichaels.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's College scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 60.6).
- •St Michael's College is the larger school with 820 students compared with 343.
- •Our Lady's College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -5%).
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 Michael's College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady's College ranks higher (65.2 vs 60.6 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 Michael's College?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Annerley and Merrimac 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 Michael's College has 12.2.
How do Our Lady's College and St Michael's College rank in QLD?
Our Lady's College is 40th of 269 and St Michael's College is 59th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.