Salisbury State School vs St Brendan's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury State School
Salisbury · Government primary · Prep-6
307 students · ICSEA 1058
St Brendan's Primary School
Moorooka · Catholic primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Salisbury State School Salisbury QLD | St Brendan's Primary School Moorooka QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #106 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1036 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 307 | 76 |
| Girls / boys | 155 / 152 | 39 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 9.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Salisbury 4107 | Moorooka 4105 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | salisburyss.eq.edu.au | www.stbrendansmoorooka.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Salisbury State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 50.5).
- •Salisbury State School has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.7).
- •Salisbury State School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 76.
- •Salisbury State School is a government school while St Brendan's 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 Salisbury State School better than St Brendan's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Salisbury State School ranks higher (69.7 vs 50.5 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 Salisbury State School and St Brendan's Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Moorooka in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Salisbury State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's Primary School has 7.7.
How do Salisbury State School and St Brendan's Primary School rank in QLD?
Salisbury State School is 106th of 804 and St Brendan's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.