St Kevin's School vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 59 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Kevin's School
Benowa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1072
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Birkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | St Kevin's School Benowa QLD | St Mary MacKillop Primary School Birkdale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 804 | #217 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2017 of 4,908 | #1970 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 427 | 557 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 235 | 295 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 33.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Benowa 4217 | Birkdale 4159 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sk.qld.edu.au | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.9 vs 59.5).
- •St Kevin's School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 427.
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
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 Kevin's School better than St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Kevin's School and St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Benowa and Birkdale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kevin's School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 16.7.
How do St Kevin's School and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in QLD?
St Kevin's School is 226th of 804 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 217th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.