St Pius' Primary School vs Virginia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Pius' Primary School
Banyo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
504 students · ICSEA 1088
Virginia State School
Virginia · Government primary · Prep-6
469 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | St Pius' Primary School Banyo QLD | Virginia State School Virginia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 804 | #92 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1639 of 4,908 | #950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 504 | 469 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 243 | 231 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.4 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Virginia 4014 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stpiusbanyo.qld.edu.au | virginiass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Virginia State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 63.1).
- •Virginia State School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Virginia State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •St Pius' Primary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 469.
- •St Pius' Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 1%).
- •St Pius' Primary School is a catholic school while Virginia State 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 Pius' Primary School better than Virginia State School?
On the Success Index, Virginia State School ranks higher (70.8 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 Pius' Primary School and Virginia State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Virginia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Pius' Primary School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Virginia State School has 15.2.
How do St Pius' Primary School and Virginia State School rank in QLD?
St Pius' Primary School is 165th of 804 and Virginia State School is 92nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.