Faith Baptist Christian School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Faith Baptist Christian School
Burua · Independent combined · Prep-12
125 students · ICSEA 981
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Gladstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
649 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Faith Baptist Christian School Burua QLD | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Gladstone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #186 of 275 | #344 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #880 of 1,259 | #2784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 125 | 649 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 62 | 304 / 345 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 36.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 30.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Burua 4680 | Gladstone 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fbcs.qld.edu.au/ | www.sjgrok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.8 vs 38.7).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.8).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 125.
- •Faith Baptist Christian School has grown faster over five years (51% vs 19%).
- •Faith Baptist Christian School is a independent school while St John the Baptist Catholic 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 Faith Baptist Christian School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 38.7 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 Faith Baptist Christian School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Burua and Gladstone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Faith Baptist Christian School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has 17.8.
How do Faith Baptist Christian School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Faith Baptist Christian School is 186th of 275 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 344th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.