Hilder Road State School vs St Andrew's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilder Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
434 students · ICSEA 1145
St Andrew's Catholic School
Ferny Grove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
539 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Hilder Road State School The Gap QLD | St Andrew's Catholic School Ferny Grove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 804 | #201 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #95 of 4,908 | #1845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 434 | 539 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 211 | 246 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | The Gap 4061 | Ferny Grove 4055 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hilderroadss.eq.edu.au | www.standrewsfg.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Hilder Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (82.6 vs 61.0).
- •Hilder Road State School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hilder Road State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •St Andrew's Catholic School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 434.
- •Hilder Road State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -13%).
- •Hilder Road State School is a government school while St Andrew's Catholic 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 Hilder Road State School better than St Andrew's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Hilder Road State School ranks higher (82.6 vs 61.0 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 Hilder Road State School and St Andrew's Catholic School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between The Gap and Ferny Grove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilder Road State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic School has 16.9.
How do Hilder Road State School and St Andrew's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Hilder Road State School is 5th of 804 and St Andrew's Catholic School is 201st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.