Finigan School of Distance Education vs Queanbeyan West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 840 m 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 West Public School
Queanbeyan · Government primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | Finigan School of Distance Education Queanbeyan NSW | Queanbeyan West Public School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #126 of 314 | #1026 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 1,259 | #3201 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 37 | 203 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -73% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 1.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.7 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | finigan-d.schools.nsw.gov.au | queanbeyaw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finigan School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 43.3).
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Finigan School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (1.2 vs 14.4).
- •Queanbeyan West Public School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 84.
- •Queanbeyan West Public School has grown faster over five years (-20% 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 West Public School?
On the Success Index, Finigan School of Distance Education ranks higher (63.0 vs 43.3 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 Queanbeyan West Public School?
About 840 m 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 West Public School has 14.4.
How do Finigan School of Distance Education and Queanbeyan West Public School rank in NSW?
Finigan School of Distance Education is 126th of 314 and Queanbeyan West Public School is 1026th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.