St John's Lutheran School vs St Mary's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Lutheran School
Kingaroy · Independent combined · Prep-12
692 students · ICSEA 1010
St Mary's Catholic College
Kingaroy · Catholic combined · Prep-12
288 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St John's Lutheran School Kingaroy QLD | St Mary's Catholic College Kingaroy QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #169 of 275 | #203 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #811 of 1,259 | #952 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 692 | 288 |
| Girls / boys | 350 / 342 | 138 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 29 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.4 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 25.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 13% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Kingaroy 4610 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjls.qld.edu.au | www.saintmarys.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Lutheran School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 35.5).
- •St John's Lutheran School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.6).
- •St John's Lutheran School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 288.
- •St John's Lutheran School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -19%).
- •St John's Lutheran School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic College is a catholic 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 John's Lutheran School better than St Mary's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St John's Lutheran School ranks higher (42.7 vs 35.5 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 John's Lutheran School and St Mary's Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kingaroy and Kingaroy in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Lutheran School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic College has 10.0.
How do St John's Lutheran School and St Mary's Catholic College rank in QLD?
St John's Lutheran School is 169th of 275 and St Mary's Catholic College is 203rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.