St Mary's School vs Tamrookum State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 15 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
Tamrookum State School
Tamrookum · Government primary · Prep-6
130 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | St Mary's School Beaudesert QLD | Tamrookum State School Tamrookum QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 804 | #449 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2831 of 4,908 | #3326 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 414 | 130 |
| Girls / boys | 214 / 200 | 52 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.1 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 12% |
| Suburb | Beaudesert 4285 | Tamrookum 4285 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarysbeaudesert.qld.edu.au | tamrookumss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.2 vs 41.5).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamrookum State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 130.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 8%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic school while Tamrookum 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 School better than Tamrookum State School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (48.2 vs 41.5 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 Tamrookum State School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Beaudesert and Tamrookum in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamrookum State School has 14.9.
How do St Mary's School and Tamrookum State School rank in QLD?
St Mary's School is 355th of 804 and Tamrookum State School is 449th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.