Queen of Apostles Primary School vs Somerset Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Queen of Apostles Primary School
Stafford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 1106
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Queen of Apostles Primary School Stafford QLD | Somerset Hills State School Stafford Heights QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 804 | #257 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1225 of 4,908 | #2268 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 296 | 103 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 134 | 42 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 8.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 18% |
| Suburb | Stafford 4053 | Stafford Heights 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.qofa.qld.edu.au | somersethillsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 55.8).
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerset Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 103.
- •Somerset Hills State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -30%).
- •Queen of Apostles Primary School 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 Queen of Apostles Primary School better than Somerset Hills State School?
On the Success Index, Queen of Apostles Primary School ranks higher (67.8 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 Queen of Apostles Primary School and Somerset Hills State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford Heights in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queen of Apostles Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset Hills State School has 12.1.
How do Queen of Apostles Primary School and Somerset Hills State School rank in QLD?
Queen of Apostles Primary School is 123rd of 804 and Somerset Hills State School is 257th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.