St Paul's Catholic Primary School vs Waraburra 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gracemere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 984
Waraburra State School
Gracemere · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere QLD | Waraburra State School Gracemere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #514 of 804 | #783 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3646 of 4,908 | #4861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 331 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 169 | 170 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 36% |
| Suburb | Gracemere 4702 | Gracemere 4702 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | spgrrok.catholic.edu.au/ | waraburrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 16.8).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 855), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waraburra State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Waraburra State School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 331.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -6%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Waraburra 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School better than Waraburra State School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 16.8 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School and Waraburra State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gracemere and Gracemere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waraburra State School has 13.3.
How do St Paul's Catholic Primary School and Waraburra State School rank in QLD?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 514th of 804 and Waraburra State School is 783rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.