St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Victoria Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Victoria Park State School
East Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
602 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Mackay South QLD | Victoria Park State School East Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #246 of 804 | #681 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2157 of 4,908 | #4482 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 602 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 170 | 308 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 48.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 34.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 21% |
| Suburb | Mackay South 4740 | East Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smmrok.catholic.edu.au | victoriaparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 25.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Victoria Park State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.6).
- •Victoria Park State School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 384.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -8%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Victoria Park 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's Catholic Primary School better than Victoria Park State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (57.1 vs 25.2 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's Catholic Primary School and Victoria Park State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mackay South and East Mackay 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 Victoria Park State School has 12.5.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Victoria Park State School rank in QLD?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 246th of 804 and Victoria Park State School is 681st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.