St Francis College vs St Philomena School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis College
Crestmead · Catholic combined · Prep-12
843 students · ICSEA 989
St Philomena School
Park Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
244 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | St Francis College Crestmead QLD | St Philomena School Park Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 275 | #76 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #914 of 1,259 | #417 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 843 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 426 / 417 | 121 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 51 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Crestmead 4132 | Park Ridge 4125 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sfcc.qld.edu.au | www.stphilomena.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Philomena School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 37.2).
- •St Philomena School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Philomena School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •St Francis College is the larger school with 843 students compared with 244.
- •St Philomena School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -18%).
- •St Francis College is a catholic school while St Philomena School is an independent 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 College better than St Philomena School?
On the Success Index, St Philomena School ranks higher (62.4 vs 37.2 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 College and St Philomena School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Crestmead and Park Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis College has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Philomena School has 11.5.
How do St Francis College and St Philomena School rank in QLD?
St Francis College is 193rd of 275 and St Philomena School is 76th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.