Burdekin Catholic High School vs St Saviour's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1003 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burdekin Catholic High School
Ayr · Catholic high school · 7-12
293 students · ICSEA 989
St Saviour's College
Toowoomba · Catholic high school · 7-12
295 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Burdekin Catholic High School Ayr QLD | St Saviour's College Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 269 | #72 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #747 of 1,472 | #551 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 293 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 142 | 295 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.9 | 21.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bchs.catholic.edu.au | www.ssctwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Saviour's College scores higher on the Success Index (58.6 vs 49.7).
- •Burdekin Catholic High School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burdekin Catholic High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.5).
- •St Saviour's College is the larger school with 295 students compared with 293.
- •St Saviour's College has grown faster over five years (67% vs -26%).
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 Burdekin Catholic High School better than St Saviour's College?
On the Success Index, St Saviour's College ranks higher (58.6 vs 49.7 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 Burdekin Catholic High School and St Saviour's College?
About 1003 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burdekin Catholic High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Saviour's College has 10.5.
How do Burdekin Catholic High School and St Saviour's College rank in QLD?
Burdekin Catholic High School is 113th of 269 and St Saviour's College is 72nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.