Darling Point Special School vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darling Point Special School
Manly · Government special · Prep-12
182 students · ICSEA 1021
St John Vianney's Primary School
Manly · Catholic primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Darling Point Special School Manly QLD | St John Vianney's Primary School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #160 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 182 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 53 / 129 | 238 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 19 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +53% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.3 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Manly 4179 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | darlingpointspecs.eq.edu.au | www.sjv.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darling Point Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 16.9).
- •St John Vianney's Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 182.
- •Darling Point Special School has grown faster over five years (53% vs -2%).
- •Darling Point Special School is a government school while St John Vianney's 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 Darling Point Special School better than St John Vianney's Primary 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 Darling Point Special School and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darling Point Special School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Darling Point Special School and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in QLD?
Darling Point Special School is unranked and St John Vianney's Primary School is 160th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.