St Finbarr's School vs St Patrick's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 487 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Finbarr's School
Quilpie · Catholic primary · Prep-6
31 students · ICSEA 932
St Patrick's Catholic School
Winton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
47 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | St Finbarr's School Quilpie QLD | St Patrick's Catholic School Winton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 31 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 12 | 30 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 21% |
| Suburb | Quilpie 4480 | Winton 4735 |
| Council area | Quilpie | Winton |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | www.twb.catholic.edu.au/our-schools/primary-schools/quilpie/st-finbarrs-primary-school/ | www.spwtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbarr's School scores higher on the Success Index (30.8 vs 24.9).
- •St Finbarr's School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Finbarr's School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School is the larger school with 47 students compared with 31.
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 Finbarr's School better than St Patrick's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Finbarr's School ranks higher (30.8 vs 24.9 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 Finbarr's School and St Patrick's Catholic School?
About 487 km in a straight line, between Quilpie and Winton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Finbarr's School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic School has 8.7.
How do St Finbarr's School and St Patrick's Catholic School rank in QLD?
St Finbarr's School is unranked and St Patrick's Catholic School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.