Ryan Catholic College vs Xavier Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 912 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
Xavier Catholic College
Hervey Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Ryan Catholic College Kirwan QLD | Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 275 | #192 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #848 of 1,259 | #906 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 2,019 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 1,040 / 979 | 657 / 665 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 220 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1020 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 155.5 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 87.3 | 44.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kirwan 4817 | Hervey Bay 4655 |
| Council area | Townsville | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ryan.catholic.edu.au | www.xavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ryan Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 37.8).
- •Xavier Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1020), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ryan Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Ryan Catholic College is the larger school with 2,019 students compared with 1,322.
- •Xavier Catholic College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 3%).
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 Xavier Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Ryan Catholic College ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.8 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 Xavier Catholic College?
About 912 km in a straight line, between Kirwan and Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ryan Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic College has 15.8.
How do Ryan Catholic College and Xavier Catholic College rank in QLD?
Ryan Catholic College is 177th of 275 and Xavier Catholic College is 192nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.