St Dympna's Parish School vs Zillmere State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 456 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Dympna's Parish School
Aspley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
647 students · ICSEA 1105
Zillmere State School
Zillmere · Government primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 890
| Measure | St Dympna's Parish School Aspley QLD | Zillmere State School Zillmere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 804 | #727 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1426 of 4,908 | #4690 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 647 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 295 | 46 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 890 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 24% |
| Suburb | Aspley 4034 | Zillmere 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au | zillmeress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Dympna's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (65.5 vs 21.9).
- •St Dympna's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1105 vs 890), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Zillmere State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •St Dympna's Parish School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 105.
- •St Dympna's Parish School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -32%).
- •St Dympna's Parish School is a catholic school while Zillmere 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 Dympna's Parish School better than Zillmere State School?
On the Success Index, St Dympna's Parish School ranks higher (65.5 vs 21.9 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 Dympna's Parish School and Zillmere State School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Aspley and Zillmere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Dympna's Parish School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zillmere State School has 14.2.
How do St Dympna's Parish School and Zillmere State School rank in QLD?
St Dympna's Parish School is 142nd of 804 and Zillmere State School is 727th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.