St Ambrose's Primary School vs St Columba's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
St Columba's Primary School
Wilston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
495 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD | St Columba's Primary School Wilston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 804 | #127 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 4,908 | #1262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 495 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 249 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newmarket 4051 | Wilston 4051 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au | www.stcolumbaswilston.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 67.4).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.6).
- •St Columba's Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 152.
- •St Columba's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -36%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Chermside
Frequently asked questions
Is St Ambrose's Primary School better than St Columba's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Ambrose's Primary School ranks higher (80.8 vs 67.4 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 St Ambrose's Primary School and St Columba's Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Wilston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Columba's Primary School has 17.6.
How do St Ambrose's Primary School and St Columba's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 and St Columba's Primary School is 127th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.