St Augustine's College vs Staines Memorial College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's College
Augustine Heights · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,555 students · ICSEA 1056
Staines Memorial College
Redbank Plains · Independent combined · Prep-12
716 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | St Augustine's College Augustine Heights QLD | Staines Memorial College Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 275 | #155 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #680 of 1,259 | #751 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,555 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 823 / 732 | 368 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 179 | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.4 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.7 | 32.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Augustine Heights 4300 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stac.qld.edu.au | www.staines.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 45.6).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Staines Memorial College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •St Augustine's College is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 716.
- •Staines Memorial College has grown faster over five years (24% vs 6%).
- •St Augustine's College is a catholic school while Staines Memorial College is an independent 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 St Augustine's College better than Staines Memorial College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College ranks higher (48.6 vs 45.6 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 Augustine's College and Staines Memorial College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Augustine Heights and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's College has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Staines Memorial College has 13.0.
How do St Augustine's College and Staines Memorial College rank in QLD?
St Augustine's College is 138th of 275 and Staines Memorial College is 155th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.