Padua College vs Somerset Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Padua College Kedron QLD | Somerset Hills State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 275 | #257 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #295 of 1,259 | #2268 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,547 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,547 | 42 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.5 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padua.qld.edu.au/ | somersethillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padua College scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 55.8).
- •Padua College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerset Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Padua College is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 103.
- •Padua College has grown faster over five years (10% vs 3%).
- •Padua College is a catholic school while Somerset Hills State 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 Padua College better than Somerset Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Padua College ranks higher (68.5 vs 55.8 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 Padua College and Somerset Hills State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kedron and Stafford Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padua College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset Hills State School has 12.1.
How do Padua College and Somerset Hills State School rank in QLD?
Padua College is 44th of 275 and Somerset Hills State School is 257th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.