St Sebastian's Primary School vs Yeronga 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 Sebastian's Primary School
Yeronga · Catholic primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1113
Yeronga State School
Yeronga · Government primary · Prep-6
741 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | St Sebastian's Primary School Yeronga QLD | Yeronga State School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 804 | #21 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #754 of 4,908 | #281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 117 | 741 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 61 | 363 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -44% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1113 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Yeronga 4104 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stsebastiansyeronga.qld.edu.au | yerongass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeronga State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 72.9).
- •Yeronga State School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeronga State School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 117.
- •Yeronga State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -44%).
- •St Sebastian's Primary School is a catholic school while Yeronga 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 Sebastian's Primary School better than Yeronga State School?
On the Success Index, Yeronga State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 72.9 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 School?
About 1.1 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 School has 12.4.
How do St Sebastian's Primary School and Yeronga State School rank in QLD?
St Sebastian's Primary School is 66th of 804 and Yeronga State School is 21st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.