St Francis De Sales School vs St Mark's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 111 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis De Sales School
Clifton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
43 students · ICSEA 984
St Mark's School
Inala · Catholic primary · Prep-6
448 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | St Francis De Sales School Clifton QLD | St Mark's School Inala QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #467 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3409 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 43 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 30 | 226 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 1% |
| Suburb | Clifton 4361 | Inala 4077 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clifton.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarksinala.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis De Sales School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 40.3).
- •St Francis De Sales School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Francis De Sales School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.9).
- •St Mark's School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 43.
- •St Mark's School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -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 Francis De Sales School better than St Mark's School?
On the Success Index, St Francis De Sales School ranks higher (42.1 vs 40.3 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 De Sales School and St Mark's School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Inala in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Francis De Sales School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's School has 14.9.
How do St Francis De Sales School and St Mark's School rank in QLD?
St Francis De Sales School is unranked and St Mark's School is 467th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.