Quilpie State College vs St Finbarr's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 281 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Quilpie State College
Quilpie · Government combined · Prep-10
50 students · ICSEA 782
St Finbarr's School
Quilpie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Quilpie State College Quilpie QLD | St Finbarr's School Quilpie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 50 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 26 | 19 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 782 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 23% |
| Suburb | Quilpie 4480 | Quilpie 4480 |
| Council area | Quilpie | Quilpie |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | quilpiesc.eq.edu.au | www.twb.catholic.edu.au/our-schools/primary-schools/quilpie/st-finbarrs-primary-school/ |
The verdict
- •St Finbarr's School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 23.4).
- •St Finbarr's School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 782), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quilpie State College has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 7.9).
- •Quilpie State College is the larger school with 50 students compared with 31.
- •St Finbarr's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -19%).
- •Quilpie State College is a government school while St Finbarr's 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 Quilpie State College better than St Finbarr's School?
On the Success Index, St Finbarr's School ranks higher (30.8 vs 23.4 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 Quilpie State College and St Finbarr's School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Quilpie and Quilpie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Quilpie State College has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbarr's School has 7.9.
How do Quilpie State College and St Finbarr's School rank in QLD?
Quilpie State College is unranked and St Finbarr's School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.