San Damiano College vs South Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
San Damiano College
Yarrabilba · Catholic high school · 7-11
396 students · ICSEA 1002
South Rock State School
Yarrabilba · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 957
| Measure | San Damiano College Yarrabilba QLD | South Rock State School Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 269 | #599 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #651 of 1,472 | #4086 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-11 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 396 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 193 | 242 / 254 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 957 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.8 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Yarrabilba 4207 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sandamianocollege.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | southrockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •San Damiano College scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 30.5).
- •San Damiano College has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Damiano College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.1).
- •South Rock State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 396.
- •San Damiano College is a catholic school while South Rock 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 San Damiano College better than South Rock State School?
On the Success Index, San Damiano College ranks higher (54.2 vs 30.5 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 San Damiano College and South Rock State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yarrabilba and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
San Damiano College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Rock State School has 14.1.
How do San Damiano College and South Rock State School rank in QLD?
San Damiano College is 93rd of 269 and South Rock State School is 599th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.