Finigan School of Distance Education vs Jerrabomberra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.2 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 Public School
Jerrabomberra · Government primary · K-6
865 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Jerrabomberra Public School Jerrabomberra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #345 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #1129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 441 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Jerrabomberra 2619 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | jerra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 63.0).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 19.1).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 84.
- •Jerrabomberra Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Jerrabomberra Public School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra Public School ranks higher (68.8 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 Public School?
About 4.2 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 Public School has 19.1.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Jerrabomberra Public School rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Jerrabomberra Public School is 345th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.