Iona College vs St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1399 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Iona College
Lindum · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,802 students · ICSEA 1079
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
Redlynch · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Iona College Lindum QLD | St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 275 | #129 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #505 of 1,259 | #643 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,802 | 1,373 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,802 | 696 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | – | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 237 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 253 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 141.6 | 100.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 88.9 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lindum 4178 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.iona.qld.edu.au/ | www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Iona College scores higher on the Success Index (57.2 vs 50.7).
- •Iona College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Iona College is the larger school with 1,802 students compared with 1,373.
- •Iona College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -20%).
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 Iona College better than St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
On the Success Index, Iona College ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.7 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 Iona College and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
About 1399 km in a straight line, between Lindum and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Iona College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has 13.6.
How do Iona College and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley rank in QLD?
Iona College is 96th of 275 and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley is 129th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.