Redlands College vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 718 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redlands College
Wellington Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,443 students · ICSEA 1100
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Birkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Redlands College Wellington Point QLD | St Mary MacKillop Primary School Birkdale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 275 | #217 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #468 of 1,259 | #1970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,443 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 826 / 617 | 295 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wellington Point 4160 | Birkdale 4159 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.redlands.qld.edu.au | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.7 vs 59.5).
- •Redlands College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redlands College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Redlands College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 557.
- •Redlands College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Redlands College is a independent school while St Mary MacKillop Primary 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 Redlands College better than St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Redlands College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Wellington Point and Birkdale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redlands College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 16.7.
How do Redlands College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in QLD?
Redlands College is 87th of 275 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 217th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.