Carina State School vs San Sisto College
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.
Carina State School
Carindale · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1036
San Sisto College
Carina · Catholic high school · 7-12
805 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Carina State School Carindale QLD | San Sisto College Carina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 804 | #51 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2136 of 4,908 | #458 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 267 | 805 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 155 | 805 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 57.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Carina 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carinass.eq.edu.au | www.sansisto.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •San Sisto College scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 57.3).
- •San Sisto College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carina State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •San Sisto College is the larger school with 805 students compared with 267.
- •San Sisto College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
- •Carina State School is a government school while San Sisto College 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 Carina State School better than San Sisto College?
On the Success Index, San Sisto College ranks higher (62.2 vs 57.3 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 Carina State School and San Sisto College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Carina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carina State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Sisto College has 14.0.
How do Carina State School and San Sisto College rank in QLD?
Carina State School is 243rd of 804 and San Sisto College is 51st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.