St Gerard Majella Primary School vs White Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.2 km 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
White Rock State School
White Rock · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | St Gerard Majella Primary School Woree QLD | White Rock State School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 804 | #781 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2686 of 4,908 | #4859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 399 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 196 | 218 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 51% |
| Suburb | Woree 4868 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au | whiterockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 17.2).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •White Rock State School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.8).
- •White Rock State School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 399.
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -11%).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School is a catholic school while White Rock 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 Gerard Majella Primary School better than White Rock State School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard Majella Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 17.2 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 White Rock State School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Woree and White Rock 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 White Rock State School has 13.5.
How do St Gerard Majella Primary School and White Rock State School rank in QLD?
St Gerard Majella Primary School is 328th of 804 and White Rock State School is 781st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.