Finigan School of Distance Education vs Jerrabomberra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.3 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
Jerrabomberra High School
Jerrabomberra · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Jerrabomberra High School Jerrabomberra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #31 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #94 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 84 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 152 / 181 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Jerrabomberra 2619 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | jerra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 63.0).
- •Jerrabomberra High School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 10.8).
- •Jerrabomberra High School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 84.
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 Jerrabomberra High School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 63.0 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 Finigan School of Distance Education and Jerrabomberra High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra 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 Jerrabomberra High School has 10.8.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Jerrabomberra High School rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Jerrabomberra High School is 31st of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.