St Margaret's Anglican Girls School vs St Rita's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 883 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
Ascot · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1158
St Rita's College
Clayfield · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Ascot QLD | St Rita's College Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 275 | #15 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 1,259 | #166 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,436 | 1,225 |
| Girls / boys | 1,436 / 0 | 1,225 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | 149 | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1158 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 85.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 85.1 | 68.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ascot 4007 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au | www.stritas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.5 vs 76.2).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has the higher ICSEA (1158 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 1,225.
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 18%).
- •St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is a independent school while St Rita's 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 Margaret's Anglican Girls School better than St Rita's College?
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 Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Rita's College?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Ascot and Clayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's College has 14.3.
How do St Margaret's Anglican Girls School and St Rita's College rank in QLD?
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is 14th of 275 and St Rita's College is 15th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.