Padua College vs Queen of Apostles Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Padua College
Kedron · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,547 students · ICSEA 1117
Queen of Apostles Primary School
Stafford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Padua College Kedron QLD | Queen of Apostles Primary School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 275 | #123 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #295 of 1,259 | #1225 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,547 | 296 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,547 | 162 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.5 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padua.qld.edu.au/ | www.qofa.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.5 vs 67.8).
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Padua College is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 296.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -30%).
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 Padua College better than Queen of Apostles Primary 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 Padua College and Queen of Apostles Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padua College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queen of Apostles Primary School has 13.7.
How do Padua College and Queen of Apostles Primary School rank in QLD?
Padua College is 44th of 275 and Queen of Apostles Primary School is 123rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.