Burdekin Christian College vs St Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burdekin Christian College
Ayr · Independent combined · Prep-12
380 students · ICSEA 949
St Francis Catholic School
Ayr · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Burdekin Christian College Ayr QLD | St Francis Catholic School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #157 of 275 | #415 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #768 of 1,259 | #3124 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 380 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 184 | 110 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +97% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ayr 4807 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.burdekincc.qld.edu.au/ | www.sfatsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (44.7 vs 44.4).
- •St Francis Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burdekin Christian College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.9).
- •Burdekin Christian College is the larger school with 380 students compared with 222.
- •Burdekin Christian College has grown faster over five years (97% vs -13%).
- •Burdekin Christian College is a independent 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 Burdekin Christian College better than St Francis Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burdekin Christian College and St Francis Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burdekin Christian College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic School has 15.9.
How do Burdekin Christian College and St Francis Catholic School rank in QLD?
Burdekin Christian College is 157th of 275 and St Francis Catholic School is 415th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.