Padua College vs St Laurence's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 8.8 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
St Laurence's College
South Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
2,033 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Padua College Kedron QLD | St Laurence's College South Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #44 of 275 | #55 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #295 of 1,259 | #323 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,547 | 2,033 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,547 | 0 / 2,033 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 226 | 292 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.5 | 153.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.3 | 83.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kedron 4031 | South Brisbane 4101 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | padua.qld.edu.au/ | www.slc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Padua College scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 67.2).
- •St Laurence's College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •St Laurence's College is the larger school with 2,033 students compared with 1,547.
- •Padua 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 Padua College better than St Laurence's College?
On the Success Index, Padua College ranks higher (68.5 vs 67.2 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 Padua College and St Laurence's College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Kedron and South Brisbane in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Padua College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Laurence's College has 13.2.
How do Padua College and St Laurence's College rank in QLD?
Padua College is 44th of 275 and St Laurence's College is 55th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.