Alexandria Park Community School vs Finigan School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Park Community School
Alexandria · Government combined · K-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1052
Finigan School of Distance Education
Queanbeyan · Government combined · K-12
84 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Alexandria Park Community School Alexandria NSW | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 314 | #126 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 1,259 | #407 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,313 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 570 / 743 | 47 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | -73% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 1.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 67.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 10% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Sydney | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finigan School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 60.0).
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 13.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 84.
- •Alexandria Park Community School has grown faster over five years (44% vs -73%).
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 Alexandria Park Community School better than Finigan School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Finigan School of Distance Education ranks higher (63.0 vs 60.0 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 Alexandria Park Community School and Finigan School of Distance Education?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandria Park Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Finigan School of Distance Education has 1.2.
How do Alexandria Park Community School and Finigan School of Distance Education rank in NSW?
Alexandria Park Community School is 145th of 314 and Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.