St Francis De Sales School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 519 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gracemere · Catholic primary · Prep-6
331 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | St Francis De Sales School Clifton QLD | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Gracemere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #514 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3646 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 43 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 13 / 30 | 162 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | Clifton 4361 | Gracemere 4702 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.clifton.catholic.edu.au/ | spgrrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis De Sales School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 36.9).
- •St Francis De Sales School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 43.
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis De Sales School ranks higher (42.1 vs 36.9 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 Francis De Sales School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 519 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Gracemere 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do St Francis De Sales School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
St Francis De Sales School is unranked and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 514th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.