St Francis Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 478 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Tannum Sands · Catholic primary · Prep-6
218 students · ICSEA 1015
St Mary's School
Beaudesert · Catholic primary · Prep-6
414 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School Tannum Sands QLD | St Mary's School Beaudesert QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 804 | #355 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2352 of 4,908 | #2831 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 218 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 113 | 214 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 16.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Tannum Sands 4680 | Beaudesert 4285 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stfrancis.qld.edu.au/ | www.stmarysbeaudesert.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 48.2).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.7).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 218.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 10%).
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 Francis Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 48.2 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 Francis Catholic Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 478 km in a straight line, between Tannum Sands and Beaudesert in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis Catholic Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 16.7.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School and St Mary's School rank in QLD?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is 270th of 804 and St Mary's School is 355th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.