Finigan School of Distance Education vs Karabar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Karabar High School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #314 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #855 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 84 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 334 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 15% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finigan School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 44.2).
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 8.8).
- •Karabar High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 84.
- •Karabar High School has grown faster over five years (-24% 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 Karabar High School?
On the Success Index, Finigan School of Distance Education ranks higher (63.0 vs 44.2 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 Karabar High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan 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 Karabar High School has 8.8.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Karabar High School rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Karabar High School is 314th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.