St Gerard Majella Primary School vs Woree State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 834 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
Woree State High School
Woree · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 854
| Measure | St Gerard Majella Primary School Woree QLD | Woree State High School Woree QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #328 of 804 | #267 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2686 of 4,908 | #1465 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 399 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 196 | 370 / 380 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 120 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 854 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 68.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 48% |
| Suburb | Woree 4868 | Woree 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sgmcairns.qld.edu.au | woreeshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 14.0).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woree State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.8).
- •Woree State High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 399.
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -24%).
- •St Gerard Majella Primary School is a catholic school while Woree State High 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 Woree State High School?
On the Success Index, St Gerard Majella Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 14.0 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 Woree State High School?
About 834 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 Woree State High School has 11.0.
How do St Gerard Majella Primary School and Woree State High School rank in QLD?
St Gerard Majella Primary School is 328th of 804 and Woree State High School is 267th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.