St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 254 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
North Rockhampton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
619 students · ICSEA 995
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bundaberg · Catholic primary · Prep-6
490 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School North Rockhampton QLD | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bundaberg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #435 of 804 | #460 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3243 of 4,908 | #3383 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 619 | 490 |
| Girls / boys | 274 / 345 | 246 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | 99 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.1 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 20.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 8% |
| Suburb | North Rockhampton 4701 | Bundaberg 4670 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sanrrok.catholic.edu.au | www.stmarysbundaberg.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.6 vs 40.6).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 490.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 27%).
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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.6 vs 40.6 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 Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between North Rockhampton and Bundaberg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 17.1.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 435th of 804 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 460th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.