Christ the King Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 49 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Deception Bay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 989
St Francis Xavier School
Goodna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Christ the King Catholic Primary School Deception Bay QLD | St Francis Xavier School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #360 of 804 | #534 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2858 of 4,908 | #3784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 361 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 180 / 181 | 212 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Deception Bay 4508 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.christthekingdbay.qld.edu.au | www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 34.9).
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •St Francis Xavier School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 361.
- •Christ the King Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -12%).
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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, Christ the King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 34.9 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 Christ the King Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Deception Bay and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 15.5.
How do Christ the King Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier School rank in QLD?
Christ the King Catholic Primary School is 360th of 804 and St Francis Xavier School is 534th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.