St Columba's Primary School vs Stafford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's Primary School
Wilston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
495 students · ICSEA 1155
Stafford State School
Stafford · Government primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | St Columba's Primary School Wilston QLD | Stafford State School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 804 | #326 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1262 of 4,908 | #2677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 495 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 246 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 14% |
| Suburb | Wilston 4051 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcolumbaswilston.qld.edu.au | staffordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 50.1).
- •St Columba's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Stafford State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.6).
- •St Columba's Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 246.
- •St Columba's Primary School is a catholic school while Stafford 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 Columba's Primary School better than Stafford State School?
On the Success Index, St Columba's Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 50.1 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 Columba's Primary School and Stafford State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wilston and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Columba's Primary School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford State School has 11.6.
How do St Columba's Primary School and Stafford State School rank in QLD?
St Columba's Primary School is 127th of 804 and Stafford State School is 326th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.