Freshwater State School vs St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater State School
Freshwater · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1064
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
Redlynch · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Freshwater State School Freshwater QLD | St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 804 | #129 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1696 of 4,908 | #643 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 594 | 1,373 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 316 | 696 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 100.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Freshwater 4870 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | freshwaterss.eq.edu.au | www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Freshwater State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 50.7).
- •St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 594.
- •Freshwater State School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -20%).
- •Freshwater State School is a government school while St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley 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 Freshwater State School better than St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
On the Success Index, Freshwater State School ranks higher (62.5 vs 50.7 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 Freshwater State School and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Freshwater and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has 13.6.
How do Freshwater State School and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley rank in QLD?
Freshwater State School is 174th of 804 and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley is 129th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.