Fairview Heights State School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Heights State School
Wilsonton · Government primary · Prep-6
342 students · ICSEA 931
Sacred Heart Primary School
Toowoomba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Fairview Heights State School Wilsonton QLD | Sacred Heart Primary School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 804 | #418 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4433 of 4,908 | #3136 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 342 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 190 | 106 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 11% |
| Suburb | Wilsonton 4350 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fairviewheightsss.eq.edu.au | www.sacredhearttwb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 26.0).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Heights State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.4).
- •Fairview Heights State School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 246.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -26%).
- •Fairview Heights State School is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Fairview Heights State School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 26.0 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 Fairview Heights State School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wilsonton and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Heights State School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 15.4.
How do Fairview Heights State School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in QLD?
Fairview Heights State School is 673rd of 804 and Sacred Heart Primary School is 418th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.