St Catherine's Catholic Primary School vs St Martin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Wishart · Catholic primary · Prep-6
520 students · ICSEA 1110
St Martin's School
Carina · Catholic primary · Prep-6
627 students · ICSEA 1111
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Wishart QLD | St Martin's School Carina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 804 | #150 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1233 of 4,908 | #1500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 627 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 243 | 347 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1111 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wishart 4122 | Carina 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherinescps.qld.edu.au | www.stmartinscarina.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 64.5).
- •St Martin's School has the higher ICSEA (1111 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Martin's School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 520.
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -10%).
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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School better than St Martin's School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 64.5 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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School and St Martin's School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Wishart and Carina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Martin's School has 17.8.
How do St Catherine's Catholic Primary School and St Martin's School rank in QLD?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 125th of 804 and St Martin's School is 150th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.