St Catherine's Catholic Primary School vs Upper Mount Gravatt State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Upper Mount Gravatt State School
Upper Mount Gravatt · Government primary · Prep-6
498 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Wishart QLD | Upper Mount Gravatt State School Upper Mount Gravatt QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 804 | #211 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1233 of 4,908 | #1921 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 520 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 277 / 243 | 231 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1110 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.0 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | Wishart 4122 | Upper Mount Gravatt 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcatherinescps.qld.edu.au | upmtgravss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.7 vs 60.1).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Upper Mount Gravatt State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.3).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 498.
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Upper Mount Gravatt State School is a government 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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School better than Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
On the Success Index, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 60.1 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wishart and Upper Mount Gravatt 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 Upper Mount Gravatt State School has 14.4.
How do St Catherine's Catholic Primary School and Upper Mount Gravatt State School rank in QLD?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 125th of 804 and Upper Mount Gravatt State School is 211th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.