Ryan Catholic College vs Weir State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ryan Catholic College
Kirwan · Catholic combined · Prep-12
2,019 students · ICSEA 1020
Weir State School
Thuringowa Central · Government primary · Prep-6
747 students · ICSEA 838
| Measure | Ryan Catholic College Kirwan QLD | Weir State School Thuringowa Central QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 275 | #773 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #848 of 1,259 | #4839 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,019 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 1,040 / 979 | 345 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 129 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 838 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.5 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.3 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 50% |
| Suburb | Kirwan 4817 | Thuringowa Central 4817 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.ryan.catholic.edu.au | weirss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ryan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 18.3).
- •Ryan Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 838), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ryan Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Ryan Catholic College is the larger school with 2,019 students compared with 747.
- •Weir State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs 3%).
- •Ryan Catholic College is a catholic school while Weir State School is a government 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 Ryan Catholic College better than Weir State School?
On the Success Index, Ryan Catholic College ranks higher (40.6 vs 18.3 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 Ryan Catholic College and Weir State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kirwan and Thuringowa Central in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ryan Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Weir State School has 15.4.
How do Ryan Catholic College and Weir State School rank in QLD?
Ryan Catholic College is 177th of 275 and Weir State School is 773rd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.