Parramatta State School vs St Augustine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 541 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Parramatta State School
Parramatta Park · Government primary · Prep-6
482 students · ICSEA 887
St Augustine's College
Cairns · Catholic high school · 7-12
777 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Parramatta State School Parramatta Park QLD | St Augustine's College Cairns QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #481 of 804 | #31 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3481 of 4,908 | #365 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 482 | 777 |
| Girls / boys | 234 / 248 | 0 / 777 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +42% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.4 | 65.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 25.3 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 10% |
| Suburb | Parramatta Park 4870 | Cairns 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | parramattass.eq.edu.au | www.sac.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 39.2).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Parramatta State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •St Augustine's College is the larger school with 777 students compared with 482.
- •Parramatta State School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -2%).
- •Parramatta State School is a government school while St Augustine's College 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 Parramatta State School better than St Augustine's College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College ranks higher (66.8 vs 39.2 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 Parramatta State School and St Augustine's College?
About 541 m in a straight line, between Parramatta Park and Cairns in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Parramatta State School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Augustine's College has 11.8.
How do Parramatta State School and St Augustine's College rank in QLD?
Parramatta State School is 481st of 804 and St Augustine's College is 31st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.