St Kevin's School vs St Pius' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Kevin's School
Geebung · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1086
St Pius' Primary School
Banyo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | St Kevin's School Geebung QLD | St Pius' Primary School Banyo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 804 | #165 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1509 of 4,908 | #1639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 172 | 261 / 243 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Geebung 4034 | Banyo 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stkevinsgeebung.qld.edu.au | www.stpiusbanyo.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Kevin's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 63.1).
- •St Pius' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius' Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 356.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 11%).
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 Kevin's School better than St Pius' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Kevin's School ranks higher (64.4 vs 63.1 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 Kevin's School and St Pius' Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Geebung and Banyo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Kevin's School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Pius' Primary School has 17.1.
How do St Kevin's School and St Pius' Primary School rank in QLD?
St Kevin's School is 151st of 804 and St Pius' Primary School is 165th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.