St Ambrose's Primary School vs St Finbarr's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose's Primary School
Newmarket · Catholic primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1160
St Finbarr's School
Ashgrove · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 1151
| Measure | St Ambrose's Primary School Newmarket QLD | St Finbarr's School Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 804 | #14 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #163 of 4,908 | #191 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 152 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 73 | 95 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -36% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1151 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newmarket 4051 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stambrosesschool.qld.edu.au | www.stfinbarrsashgrove.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.8 vs 80.0).
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1151), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Ambrose's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •St Finbarr's School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 152.
- •St Finbarr's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -36%).
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 St Ambrose's Primary School better than St Finbarr's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Ambrose's Primary School and St Finbarr's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Ashgrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Ambrose's Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbarr's School has 14.6.
How do St Ambrose's Primary School and St Finbarr's School rank in QLD?
St Ambrose's Primary School is 13th of 804 and St Finbarr's School is 14th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.