Redlynch State College vs St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 617 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redlynch State College
Redlynch · Government combined · Prep-12
1,834 students · ICSEA 1007
St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley
Redlynch · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Redlynch State College Redlynch QLD | St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 275 | #129 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #860 of 1,259 | #643 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,834 | 1,373 |
| Girls / boys | 894 / 940 | 696 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | 203 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.1 | 100.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 52.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Redlynch 4870 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | redlynchsc.eq.edu.au | www.standrewscc.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley scores higher on the Success Index (50.7 vs 40.1).
- •St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redlynch State College is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 1,373.
- •Redlynch State College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
- •Redlynch State College is a government school while St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley 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 Redlynch State College better than St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
On the Success Index, St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley ranks higher (50.7 vs 40.1 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 Redlynch State College and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Redlynch and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redlynch State College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley has 13.6.
How do Redlynch State College and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley rank in QLD?
Redlynch State College is 181st of 275 and St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley is 129th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.