St Edmund's College vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 89 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's College
Woodend · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,171 students · ICSEA 1049
St Mary's College
Ipswich · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | St Edmund's College Woodend QLD | St Mary's College Ipswich QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 275 | #80 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 1,259 | #582 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,171 | 730 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,171 | 730 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 196 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 151 | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1049 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.5 | 28.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woodend 4305 | Ipswich 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sec.qld.edu.au | www.stmarys.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 55.7).
- •St Edmund's College has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Edmund's College is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 730.
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 Edmund's College better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (57.1 vs 55.7 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 Edmund's College and St Mary's College?
About 89 m in a straight line, between Woodend and Ipswich in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Edmund's College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 12.9.
How do St Edmund's College and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
St Edmund's College is 101st of 275 and St Mary's College is 80th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.