Our Lady Queen of Peace School vs Seaton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Albert Park · Catholic primary · R-6
278 students · ICSEA 1043
Seaton High School
Seaton · Government high school · U, 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Our Lady Queen of Peace School Albert Park SA | Seaton High School Seaton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 348 | #37 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1626 of 4,908 | #761 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 278 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 140 | 409 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 72.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albert Park 5014 | Seaton 5023 |
| Council area | Charles Sturt | Charles Sturt |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.olqp.catholic.edu.au | www.seatonhs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School scores higher on the Success Index (63.2 vs 49.1).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seaton High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •Seaton High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 278.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School has grown faster over five years (54% vs 6%).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace School is a catholic school while Seaton 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School better than Seaton High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Queen of Peace School ranks higher (63.2 vs 49.1 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Seaton High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albert Park and Seaton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seaton High School has 12.6.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Seaton High School rank in SA?
Our Lady Queen of Peace School is 110th of 348 and Seaton High School is 37th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.