St Teresa's Catholic College vs St Thomas More Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Teresa's Catholic College
Noosaville · Catholic high school · 7-12
801 students · ICSEA 1066
St Thomas More Primary School
Sunshine Beach · Catholic primary · Prep-6
578 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville QLD | St Thomas More Primary School Sunshine Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 269 | #178 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,472 | #1719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 801 | 578 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 373 | 282 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | – | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.1 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Sunshine Beach 4567 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stteresa.qld.edu.au | www.stmsunshine.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 62.3).
- •St Thomas More Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College is the larger school with 801 students compared with 578.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is St Teresa's Catholic College better than St Thomas More Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Teresa's Catholic College ranks higher (63.5 vs 62.3 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 Teresa's Catholic College and St Thomas More Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Sunshine Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Teresa's Catholic College has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More Primary School has 17.7.
How do St Teresa's Catholic College and St Thomas More Primary School rank in QLD?
St Teresa's Catholic College is 46th of 269 and St Thomas More Primary School is 178th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.