St Patrick's Primary School vs St Rita's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 168 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Primary School
Gympie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 1039
St Rita's Primary School
Victoria Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | St Patrick's Primary School Gympie QLD | St Rita's Primary School Victoria Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #282 of 804 | #351 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2422 of 4,908 | #2804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 346 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 169 / 177 | 207 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gympie 4570 | Victoria Point 4165 |
| Council area | Gympie | Redland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpatrickspsgympie.qld.edu.au | www.stritasvp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 48.5).
- •St Rita's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.9).
- •St Rita's Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 346.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has grown faster over five years (25% vs -25%).
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 Patrick's Primary School better than St Rita's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 48.5 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 Patrick's Primary School and St Rita's Primary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Gympie and Victoria Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Patrick's Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's Primary School has 15.4.
How do St Patrick's Primary School and St Rita's Primary School rank in QLD?
St Patrick's Primary School is 282nd of 804 and St Rita's Primary School is 351st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.