St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 738 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Sarina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
162 students · ICSEA 962
St Patrick's School
St George · Catholic primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Sarina QLD | St Patrick's School St George QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #549 of 804 | #476 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3871 of 4,908 | #3444 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 162 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 67 | 82 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Sarina 4737 | St George 4487 |
| Council area | Mackay | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | sasrok.catholic.edu.au/ | stgeorge.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (39.7 vs 33.5).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 149.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -5%).
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (39.7 vs 33.5 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 738 km in a straight line, between Sarina and St George in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.2.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in QLD?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 549th of 804 and St Patrick's School is 476th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.