Benaraby State School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benaraby State School
Benaraby · Government primary · Prep-6
52 students · ICSEA 951
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Tannum Sands · Catholic primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Benaraby State School Benaraby QLD | St Francis Catholic Primary School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #270 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2352 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 52 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 22 | 105 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Benaraby 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | benarabyss.eq.edu.au | www.stfrancis.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 30.0).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benaraby State School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.0).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 52.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -47%).
- •Benaraby State School is a government school while St Francis Catholic Primary 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 Benaraby State School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 30.0 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 Benaraby State School and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Benaraby and Tannum Sands in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benaraby State School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic Primary School has 12.0.
How do Benaraby State School and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Benaraby State School is unranked and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 270th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.