Goodna Special School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 741 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodna Special School
Goodna · Government special · Prep-12
359 students · ICSEA 982
St Francis Xavier School
Goodna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Goodna Special School Goodna QLD | St Francis Xavier School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #534 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 359 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 266 | 212 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +116% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.6 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.0 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goodna 4300 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | goodnaspecs.eq.edu.au | www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodna Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.5).
- •St Francis Xavier School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 359.
- •Goodna Special School has grown faster over five years (116% vs -12%).
- •Goodna Special School is a government school while St Francis Xavier 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 Goodna Special School better than St Francis Xavier School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goodna Special School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Goodna and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodna Special School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 15.5.
How do Goodna Special School and St Francis Xavier School rank in QLD?
Goodna Special School is unranked and St Francis Xavier School is 534th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.