Robertson State School vs St Thomas More College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Robertson State School Robertson QLD | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 804 | #38 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #408 of 4,908 | #388 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 732 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 396 | 603 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 223 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Robertson 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | robertsonss.eq.edu.au | www.stmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 65.6).
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 732.
- •St Thomas More College has grown faster over five years (6% vs 1%).
- •Robertson State School is a government school while St Thomas More 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 Robertson State School better than St Thomas More College?
On the Success Index, Robertson State School ranks higher (76.8 vs 65.6 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 Robertson State School and St Thomas More College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Robertson and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Robertson State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More College has 13.6.
How do Robertson State School and St Thomas More College rank in QLD?
Robertson State School is 34th of 804 and St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.