St Clare's School vs St Francis Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 239 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's School
Tully · Catholic primary · Prep-6
170 students · ICSEA 1008
St Francis Catholic School
Ayr · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | St Clare's School Tully QLD | St Francis Catholic School Ayr QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 804 | #415 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2755 of 4,908 | #3124 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 170 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 101 | 110 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tully 4854 | Ayr 4807 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Burdekin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stclares.qld.edu.au | www.sfatsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Clare's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 44.4).
- •St Clare's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Clare's School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •St Francis Catholic School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 170.
- •St Clare's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -13%).
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 Clare's School better than St Francis Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Clare's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 44.4 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 St Clare's School and St Francis Catholic School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Tully and Ayr in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Catholic School has 15.9.
How do St Clare's School and St Francis Catholic School rank in QLD?
St Clare's School is 338th of 804 and St Francis Catholic School is 415th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.