St Teresa's Catholic College vs Tewantin State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
Tewantin State School
Tewantin · Government primary · Prep-6
560 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | St Teresa's Catholic College Noosaville QLD | Tewantin State School Tewantin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 269 | #278 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #432 of 1,472 | #2398 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 801 | 560 |
| Girls / boys | 428 / 373 | 268 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.1 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Noosaville 4566 | Tewantin 4565 |
| Council area | Noosa | Noosa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stteresa.qld.edu.au | tewantinss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 54.2).
- •St Teresa's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College is the larger school with 801 students compared with 560.
- •St Teresa's Catholic College is a catholic school while Tewantin 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 Teresa's Catholic College better than Tewantin State School?
On the Success Index, St Teresa's Catholic College ranks higher (63.5 vs 54.2 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 Teresa's Catholic College and Tewantin State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Noosaville and Tewantin 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 Tewantin State School has 14.7.
How do St Teresa's Catholic College and Tewantin State School rank in QLD?
St Teresa's Catholic College is 46th of 269 and Tewantin State School is 278th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.