St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs St Saviour's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 767 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Mackay South · Catholic primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1050
St Saviour's Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
486 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Mackay South QLD | St Saviour's Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 804 | #244 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2157 of 4,908 | #2145 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 486 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 170 | 271 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mackay South 4740 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Mackay | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smmrok.catholic.edu.au | www.sspstwb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.1 vs 57.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Saviour's Primary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 384.
- •St Saviour's Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 2%).
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's Catholic Primary School better than St Saviour's 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Saviour's Primary School?
About 767 km in a straight line, between Mackay South and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Saviour's Primary School has 16.8.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Saviour's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 246th of 804 and St Saviour's Primary School is 244th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.