Finigan School of Distance Education vs Hunter School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 355 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Finigan School of Distance Education
Queanbeyan · Government combined · K-12
84 students · ICSEA 1067
Hunter School of Performing Arts
Broadmeadow · Government combined · K-12
1,094 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #155 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #490 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 84 | 1,094 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 805 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 131 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 76.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Broadmeadow 2292 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finigan School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 58.3).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 14.3).
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 84.
- •Hunter School of Performing Arts has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Finigan School of Distance Education better than Hunter School of Performing Arts?
On the Success Index, Finigan School of Distance Education ranks higher (63.0 vs 58.3 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 Finigan School of Distance Education and Hunter School of Performing Arts?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Queanbeyan and Broadmeadow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Finigan School of Distance Education has 1.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter School of Performing Arts has 14.3.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Hunter School of Performing Arts rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Hunter School of Performing Arts is 155th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.