St Thomas More College vs Sunnybank State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
Sunnybank State High School
Sunnybank · Government high school · 7-12
641 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD | Sunnybank State High School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 269 | #142 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #388 of 1,472 | #885 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 603 / 558 | 287 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 223 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 76 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.2 | 56.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sunnybank 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmc.qld.edu.au | sunnybankshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More College scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 43.0).
- •St Thomas More College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 641.
- •St Thomas More College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
- •St Thomas More College is a catholic school while Sunnybank 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 Thomas More College better than Sunnybank State High School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More College ranks higher (65.6 vs 43.0 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 Thomas More College and Sunnybank State High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunnybank and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas More College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State High School has 11.4.
How do St Thomas More College and Sunnybank State High School rank in QLD?
St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 and Sunnybank State High School is 142nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.