Earnshaw State College vs St Pius' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 933 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earnshaw State College
Banyo · Government combined · Prep-12
803 students · ICSEA 1010
St Pius' Primary School
Banyo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | St Pius' Primary School Banyo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | #165 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | #1639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 803 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 261 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Banyo 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | www.stpiusbanyo.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 46.5).
- •St Pius' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earnshaw State College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.1).
- •Earnshaw State College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 504.
- •St Pius' Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -5%).
- •Earnshaw State College is a government school while St Pius' 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 Earnshaw State College better than St Pius' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Pius' Primary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 46.5 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 Earnshaw State College and St Pius' Primary School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Banyo and Banyo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius' Primary School has 17.1.
How do Earnshaw State College and St Pius' Primary School rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and St Pius' Primary School is 165th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.