St Columba's Primary School vs Sts Peter and Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.6 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
Sts Peter and Paul's School
Bulimba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | St Columba's Primary School Wilston QLD | Sts Peter and Paul's School Bulimba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 804 | #88 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1262 of 4,908 | #930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 495 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 246 | 281 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wilston 4051 | Bulimba 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stcolumbaswilston.qld.edu.au | www.stspp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 67.4).
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Columba's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.1).
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 495.
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 Sts Peter and Paul's School?
On the Success Index, Sts Peter and Paul's School ranks higher (71.0 vs 67.4 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 Sts Peter and Paul's School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Wilston and Bulimba 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 Sts Peter and Paul's School has 18.1.
How do St Columba's Primary School and Sts Peter and Paul's School rank in QLD?
St Columba's Primary School is 127th of 804 and Sts Peter and Paul's School is 88th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.