Somerset Hills State School vs St Anthony's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1009
St Anthony's School
Kedron · Catholic primary · Prep-6
694 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Somerset Hills State School Stafford Heights QLD | St Anthony's School Kedron QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 804 | #136 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2268 of 4,908 | #1378 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 103 | 694 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 61 | 370 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 126 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 1% |
| Suburb | Stafford Heights 4053 | Kedron 4031 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | somersethillsss.eq.edu.au | www.stanthonyskedron.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's School scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 55.8).
- •St Anthony's School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Somerset Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.8).
- •St Anthony's School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 103.
- •Somerset Hills State School is a government school while St Anthony's 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 Somerset Hills State School better than St Anthony's School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's School ranks higher (66.0 vs 55.8 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 Somerset Hills State School and St Anthony's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stafford Heights and Kedron in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Somerset Hills State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's School has 19.8.
How do Somerset Hills State School and St Anthony's School rank in QLD?
Somerset Hills State School is 257th of 804 and St Anthony's School is 136th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.