St Mary MacKillop Primary School vs Wellington Point State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Birkdale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
557 students · ICSEA 1071
Wellington Point State School
Wellington Point · Government primary · Prep-6
411 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | St Mary MacKillop Primary School Birkdale QLD | Wellington Point State School Wellington Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #217 of 804 | #305 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1970 of 4,908 | #2555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 557 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 262 | 178 / 233 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 28.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Birkdale 4159 | Wellington Point 4160 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au/ | wellingtonpointss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 52.1).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1071 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wellington Point State School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 411.
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a catholic school while Wellington Point 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School better than Wellington Point State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 52.1 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 Mary MacKillop Primary School and Wellington Point State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birkdale and Wellington Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wellington Point State School has 14.5.
How do St Mary MacKillop Primary School and Wellington Point State School rank in QLD?
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 217th of 804 and Wellington Point State School is 305th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.