St Francis Catholic Primary School vs Tannum Sands State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 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
Tannum Sands State High School
Tannum Sands · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School Tannum Sands QLD | Tannum Sands State High School Tannum Sands QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 804 | #204 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2352 of 4,908 | #1207 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 218 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 113 | 404 / 412 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 65.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Tannum Sands 4680 | Tannum Sands 4680 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stfrancis.qld.edu.au/ | tannumsandsshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 29.1).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tannum Sands State High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 218.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -14%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Tannum Sands State High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Tannum Sands State High School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 29.1 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 Tannum Sands State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tannum Sands and Tannum Sands 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 Tannum Sands State High School has 12.4.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School and Tannum Sands State High School rank in QLD?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is 270th of 804 and Tannum Sands State High School is 204th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.