Ayr State High School vs St Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ayr State High School
Ayr · Government high school · 7-12
497 students · ICSEA 925
St Francis Catholic School
Ayr · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Ayr State High School Ayr QLD | St Francis Catholic School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #160 of 269 | #415 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1015 of 1,472 | #3124 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 497 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 230 / 267 | 110 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ayrshs.eq.edu.au | www.sfatsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (44.4 vs 37.2).
- •St Francis Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ayr State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.9).
- •Ayr State High School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 222.
- •Ayr State High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
- •Ayr State High School is a government school while St Francis Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ayr State High School better than St Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic School ranks higher (44.4 vs 37.2 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 Ayr State High School and St Francis Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ayr State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic School has 15.9.
How do Ayr State High School and St Francis Catholic School rank in QLD?
Ayr State High School is 160th of 269 and St Francis Catholic School is 415th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.