Pallara State School vs St Stephen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pallara State School
Pallara · Government primary · Prep-6
1,337 students · ICSEA 1062
St Stephen's School
Algester · Catholic primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Pallara State School Pallara QLD | St Stephen's School Algester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 804 | #158 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1196 of 4,908 | #1579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,337 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 656 / 681 | 233 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 225 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +95% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.7 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pallara 4110 | Algester 4115 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pallarass.eq.edu.au | www.ststephens.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pallara State School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 63.8).
- •St Stephen's School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pallara State School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.7).
- •Pallara State School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 516.
- •Pallara State School has grown faster over five years (95% vs -2%).
- •Pallara State School is a government school while St Stephen's School is a catholic 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 Pallara State School better than St Stephen's School?
On the Success Index, Pallara State School ranks higher (68.1 vs 63.8 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 Pallara State School and St Stephen's School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Pallara and Algester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pallara State School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Stephen's School has 17.7.
How do Pallara State School and St Stephen's School rank in QLD?
Pallara State School is 119th of 804 and St Stephen's School is 158th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.