Our Lady Queen of Peace School vs Star of the Sea School
Our Lady Queen of Peace School (Albert Park) and Star of the Sea School (Henley Beach) are both catholic schools in Adelaide. Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 278 students and Star of the Sea School has 558 (ACARA 2025). They are about 4.5 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Our Lady Queen of Peace School (school website) · Star of the Sea School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Our Lady Queen of Peace School | Star of the Sea School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Albert Park | Henley Beach |
| Region | Adelaide - West | Adelaide - West |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | R-6 | R-6 |
| Religion | Catholic (Mercy) | Catholic (Mercy tradition) |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) | No senior years (Reception to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Library | |
| Distance apart | About 4.5 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Our Lady Queen of Peace School is Catholic (Mercy); Star of the Sea School is Catholic (Mercy tradition).
- Size: Star of the Sea School is the larger school, with 280 more students.
History
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
Our Lady Queen of Peace School has served the Albert Park Catholic community since 1950. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and blessed by Archbishop Beovich in January 1949, ahead of opening.
Source: olqp.catholic.edu.au
Star of the Sea School
Star of the Sea School began in December 1912, when the Sisters of Mercy opened a small school in a Henley Beach cottage called ‘Star of the Sea’, on what is now the school’s playing area. Archbishop Spence laid the foundation stone for the convent on 16 February 1922, and by 1960 the school had 300 students.
Source: star.catholic.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Star of the Sea School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach R-6. Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 278 students and Star of the Sea School has 558 (ACARA 2025).
Is Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Star of the Sea School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Star of the Sea School?
Star of the Sea School is bigger: 558 students against 278 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Star of the Sea School have?
Our Lady Queen of Peace School has 15.3 students per teacher and Star of the Sea School has 16.2 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Our Lady Queen of Peace School or Star of the Sea School?
Star of the Sea School is older. Our Lady Queen of Peace School was founded in 1950 and Star of the Sea School in 1912.
Do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Star of the Sea School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Star of the Sea School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line: Our Lady Queen of Peace School is in Albert Park and Star of the Sea School is in Henley Beach.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Star of the Sea School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology