St Laurence's College

South Brisbane, Queensland · Catholic · Boys · Year 5 to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 78.4%

St Laurence's College is a boys', Catholic, Large school from Year 5 to Year 12 in South Brisbane, Queensland. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Sports.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence47 / 60 (78.3%)Leading

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1016 / 20Distinguished

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways15 / 20Leading

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing17 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports18 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 5 to Year 12
Gender
Boys
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,995
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
Location
South Brisbane, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1117117 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    511(-10)
    Writing
    496(-12)
    Spelling
    495(-15)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    512(-20)
    Numeracy
    525(+1)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    557(-9)
    Writing
    557(-12)
    Spelling
    547(-13)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    556(-13)
    Numeracy
    582(+6)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    581(-15)
    Writing
    582(-29)
    Spelling
    574(-12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(-9)
    Numeracy
    612(+7)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    14.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    28.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    83.65

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

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Common questions

What year levels does St Laurence's College teach?

St Laurence's College teaches Year 5 to Year 12.

Is St Laurence's College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Laurence's College is a Boys school.

What sector is St Laurence's College in?

St Laurence's College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Laurence's College offer boarding?

No, St Laurence's College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Laurence's College?

St Laurence's College has 1,995 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Laurence's College?

St Laurence's College's student to teacher ratio is 13.2 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Laurence's College sit in?

St Laurence's College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is St Laurence's College's strongest area on Schools360?

St Laurence's College's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St Laurence's College rank?

St Laurence's College ranks 6th among Catholic boys schools in Queensland.

Where is St Laurence's College located?

St Laurence's College is located in South Brisbane, Queensland.