St Mary's School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Beaudesert · Catholic primary · Prep-6
414 students · ICSEA 1014
St Patrick's School
Allora · Catholic primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | St Mary's School Beaudesert QLD | St Patrick's School Allora QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 804 | #296 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2831 of 4,908 | #2497 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 414 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 200 | 39 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 6.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Allora 4362 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysbeaudesert.qld.edu.au | www.allora.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 48.2).
- •St Patrick's School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 84.
- •St Patrick's School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 18%).
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 School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (52.9 vs 48.2 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 School and St Patrick's School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Beaudesert and Allora in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 12.9.
How do St Mary's School and St Patrick's School rank in QLD?
St Mary's School is 355th of 804 and St Patrick's School is 296th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.