Redlands College vs The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1124 km 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
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
Mundingburra · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Redlands College Wellington Point QLD | The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #87 of 275 | #63 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #468 of 1,259 | #352 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,443 | 1,205 |
| Girls / boys | 826 / 617 | 611 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.7 | 92.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.1 | 63.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wellington Point 4160 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Redland | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.redlands.qld.edu.au | www.cathedral.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 59.7).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Redlands College is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 1,205.
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has grown faster over five years (20% vs 6%).
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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
On the Success Index, The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James ranks higher (65.5 vs 59.7 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 Redlands College and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
About 1124 km in a straight line, between Wellington Point and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redlands College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has 13.1.
How do Redlands College and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James rank in QLD?
Redlands College is 87th of 275 and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is 63rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.