Goodna State School vs St Francis Xavier School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 721 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodna State School
Goodna · Government primary · Prep-6
650 students · ICSEA 921
St Francis Xavier School
Goodna · Catholic primary · Prep-6
470 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Goodna State School Goodna QLD | St Francis Xavier School Goodna QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #626 of 804 | #534 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4264 of 4,908 | #3784 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 650 | 470 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 340 | 212 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.6 | 30.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 6% |
| Suburb | Goodna 4300 | Goodna 4300 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | goodnass.eq.edu.au | www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 28.1).
- •St Francis Xavier School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodna State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Goodna State School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 470.
- •Goodna State 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 State School better than St Francis Xavier School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier School ranks higher (34.9 vs 28.1 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 Goodna State School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Goodna and Goodna in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodna State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 15.5.
How do Goodna State School and St Francis Xavier School rank in QLD?
Goodna State School is 626th of 804 and St Francis Xavier School is 534th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.