Holy Spirit Catholic School vs Kirwan State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Cranbrook · Catholic primary · Prep-6
686 students · ICSEA 1010
Kirwan State School
Kirwan · Government primary · Prep-6
698 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic School Cranbrook QLD | Kirwan State School Kirwan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 804 | #754 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2652 of 4,908 | #4774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 686 | 698 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 375 | 337 / 361 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 47.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 24% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Kirwan 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au | kirwanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 20.1).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Kirwan State School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 686.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School is a catholic school while Kirwan State School is a government 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School better than Kirwan State School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Catholic School ranks higher (50.5 vs 20.1 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 Holy Spirit Catholic School and Kirwan State School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Kirwan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirwan State School has 14.8.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic School and Kirwan State School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit Catholic School is 322nd of 804 and Kirwan State School is 754th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.