Our Lady's College vs Yeronga State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 829 m 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
Yeronga State High School
Yeronga · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Our Lady's College Annerley QLD | Yeronga State High School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 269 | #44 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #400 of 1,472 | #420 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 343 / 0 | 473 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.4 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Annerley 4103 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ourladyscollege.qld.edu.au | yerongashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's College scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 64.2).
- •Our Lady's College has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeronga State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 343.
- •Yeronga State High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 10%).
- •Our Lady's College is a catholic school while Yeronga 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's College better than Yeronga State High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady's College ranks higher (65.2 vs 64.2 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 Yeronga State High School?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Annerley and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady's College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeronga State High School has 12.2.
How do Our Lady's College and Yeronga State High School rank in QLD?
Our Lady's College is 40th of 269 and Yeronga State High School is 44th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.