St Paul's School vs Woodridge North State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's School
Woodridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
346 students · ICSEA 935
Woodridge North State School
Woodridge · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | St Paul's School Woodridge QLD | Woodridge North State School Woodridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #648 of 804 | #765 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4346 of 4,908 | #4803 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 346 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 184 | 234 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 22.3 |
| Language background other than English | 68% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Woodridge 4114 | Woodridge 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpaulswoodridge.qld.edu.au | woodridgenorthss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 19.4).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodridge North State School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Woodridge North State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 346.
- •St Paul's School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •St Paul's School is a catholic school while Woodridge North 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 School better than Woodridge North State School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (27.1 vs 19.4 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 School and Woodridge North State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Woodridge and Woodridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Paul's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodridge North State School has 13.8.
How do St Paul's School and Woodridge North State School rank in QLD?
St Paul's School is 648th of 804 and Woodridge North State School is 765th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.