Marist College Ashgrove vs St Finbarr's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Ashgrove
Ashgrove · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,827 students · ICSEA 1139
St Finbarr's School
Ashgrove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | Marist College Ashgrove Ashgrove QLD | St Finbarr's School Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 275 | #14 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #277 of 1,259 | #191 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,827 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,827 | 95 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 133.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 110.5 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove 4060 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marash.qld.edu.au | www.stfinbarrsashgrove.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbarr's School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 69.2).
- •St Finbarr's School has the higher ICSEA (1151 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Ashgrove has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Marist College Ashgrove is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 187.
- •Marist College Ashgrove has grown faster over five years (9% vs 1%).
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 Marist College Ashgrove better than St Finbarr's School?
On the Success Index, St Finbarr's School ranks higher (80.0 vs 69.2 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 Marist College Ashgrove and St Finbarr's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove and Ashgrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Ashgrove has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbarr's School has 14.6.
How do Marist College Ashgrove and St Finbarr's School rank in QLD?
Marist College Ashgrove is 39th of 275 and St Finbarr's School is 14th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.