St Matthew's School
St Matthew's School is a Catholic primary school in Cornubia, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 561 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Cornubia QLD 4130. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Matthew's School compares
By ICSEA, St Matthew's School ranks 201st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Shailer Park State High School, a government secondary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Matthew's School scores 1055, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Matthew's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Cornubia
St Matthew's School is located in Cornubia, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,348/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 7,810.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cornubia suburb profileSchools near St Matthew's School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Matthew's School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shailer Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Shailer Park | 0.6 km | 998 | 57 lower | 958 |
| Shailer Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Shailer Park | 0.8 km | 994 | 61 lower | 447 |
| Chisholm Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cornubia | 1.5 km | 1043 | 12 lower | 932 |
| Loganholme State SchoolGovernment Primary · Loganholme | 2.3 km | 967 | 88 lower | 507 |
| Kimberley Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Shailer Park | 2.6 km | 1034 | 21 lower | 667 |
| Ohana CollegeIndependent Secondary · Meadowbrook | 3.7 km | 964 | 91 lower | 237 |
| Eagleby State SchoolGovernment Primary · Eagleby | 3.7 km | 921 | 134 lower | 527 |
| Bethania Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Bethania | 4.3 km | 1043 | 12 lower | 353 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthew's School a government school?
No, St Matthew's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Matthew's School offer?
St Matthew's School offers Prep-6.
What is St Matthew's School's ICSEA score?
St Matthew's School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Matthew's School?
St Matthew's School has 561 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Matthew's School?
The nearest schools to St Matthew's School are Shailer Park State High School (0.6 km), Shailer Park State School (0.8 km), Chisholm Catholic College (1.5 km).
Where is St Matthew's School located?
St Matthew's School is located in Cornubia, QLD 4130. Visit the school website at http://www.stmatthews.qld.edu.au.