Finigan School of Distance Education vs Queanbeyan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Queanbeyan Public School
Queanbeyan · Government primary · K-6
361 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Queanbeyan Public School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #1121 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #3505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 172 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | queanbeyan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finigan School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 38.9).
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 15.0).
- •Queanbeyan Public School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 84.
- •Queanbeyan Public School has grown faster over five years (-45% 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 Queanbeyan Public School?
On the Success Index, Finigan School of Distance Education ranks higher (63.0 vs 38.9 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 Queanbeyan Public School?
About 1.4 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 Queanbeyan Public School has 15.0.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Queanbeyan Public School rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Queanbeyan Public School is 1121st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.