St Sebastian's Primary School vs Yeronga State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Sebastian's Primary School
Yeronga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1113
Yeronga State High School
Yeronga · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | St Sebastian's Primary School Yeronga QLD | Yeronga State High School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 804 | #44 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #754 of 4,908 | #420 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 117 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 61 | 473 / 547 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 153 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 83.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 51.6 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Yeronga 4104 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stsebastiansyeronga.qld.edu.au | yerongashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.9 vs 64.2).
- •St Sebastian's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeronga State High School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 117.
- •Yeronga State High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -44%).
- •St Sebastian's Primary School is a catholic school while Yeronga State High 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 Sebastian's Primary School better than Yeronga State High School?
On the Success Index, St Sebastian's Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.2 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 Sebastian's Primary School and Yeronga State High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Yeronga and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Sebastian's Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeronga State High School has 12.2.
How do St Sebastian's Primary School and Yeronga State High School rank in QLD?
St Sebastian's Primary School is 66th of 804 and Yeronga State High School is 44th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.