St Mary's College vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 289 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's College
Ipswich · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 1033
St Mary's Primary School
Woodend · Catholic primary · Prep-6
556 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | St Mary's College Ipswich QLD | St Mary's Primary School Woodend QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 269 | #316 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #582 of 1,472 | #2626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 730 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 730 / 0 | 341 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.5 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Woodend 4305 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmarys.qld.edu.au | www.stmarysipswich.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 51.0).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.7).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 556.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (13% 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 College better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (57.1 vs 51.0 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 College and St Mary's Primary School?
About 289 m in a straight line, between Ipswich and Woodend in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 17.7.
How do St Mary's College and St Mary's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Mary's College is 80th of 269 and St Mary's Primary School is 316th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.