Holy Spirit Catholic School vs Riverside Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 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
Riverside Adventist School
Aitkenvale · Independent primary · Prep-6
61 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic School Cranbrook QLD | Riverside Adventist School Aitkenvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #322 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2652 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 686 | 61 |
| Girls / boys | 311 / 375 | 30 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 20% |
| Suburb | Cranbrook 4814 | Aitkenvale 4814 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au | www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Riverside Adventist School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 50.5).
- •Riverside Adventist School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 61.
- •Riverside Adventist School has grown faster over five years (74% vs 2%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic School is a catholic school while Riverside Adventist School is an independent 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 Riverside Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Riverside Adventist School ranks higher (54.0 vs 50.5 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 Riverside Adventist School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Aitkenvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Adventist School has 11.7.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic School and Riverside Adventist School rank in QLD?
Holy Spirit Catholic School is 322nd of 804 and Riverside Adventist School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.