St Gerard Majella Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 352 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Gerard Majella Primary School
Woree · Catholic primary · Prep-6
399 students · ICSEA 1035
St Mary's Catholic College
Woree · Catholic high school · 7-12
949 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | St Gerard Majella Primary School Woree QLD | St Mary's Catholic College Woree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 804 | #98 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2686 of 4,908 | #683 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 399 | 949 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 196 | 518 / 431 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 144 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 78.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Woree 4868 | Woree 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au | www.smcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 50.0).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic College is the larger school with 949 students compared with 399.
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 Gerard Majella Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic College ranks higher (52.6 vs 50.0 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 Gerard Majella Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Woree and Woree in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Gerard Majella Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic College has 12.1.
How do St Gerard Majella Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College rank in QLD?
St Gerard Majella Primary School is 328th of 804 and St Mary's Catholic College is 98th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.