Farnborough State School vs St Brendan's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough State School
Farnborough · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 993
St Brendan's College
Yeppoon · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,034 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Farnborough State School Farnborough QLD | St Brendan's College Yeppoon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #455 of 804 | #99 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #3356 of 4,908 | #685 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 361 | 1,034 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 195 | 0 / 1,034 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 81.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 58.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Farnborough 4703 | Yeppoon 4703 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Livingstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | farnboroughss.eq.edu.au | www.sbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brendan's College scores higher on the Success Index (52.4 vs 41.0).
- •St Brendan's College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Brendan's College has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •St Brendan's College is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 361.
- •St Brendan's College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 7%).
- •Farnborough State School is a government school while St Brendan's College 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 Farnborough State School better than St Brendan's College?
On the Success Index, St Brendan's College ranks higher (52.4 vs 41.0 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 Farnborough State School and St Brendan's College?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Yeppoon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Farnborough State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brendan's College has 12.8.
How do Farnborough State School and St Brendan's College rank in QLD?
Farnborough State School is 455th of 804 and St Brendan's College is 99th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.