St Francis Xavier School
St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic primary school in Runaway Bay, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 665 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Runaway Bay QLD 4216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Francis Xavier School compares
By ICSEA, St Francis Xavier School ranks 150th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Biggera Waters State School, a government primary school 2.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Francis Xavier School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Runaway Bay
St Francis Xavier School is located in Runaway Bay, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,382/wk and median rent of $435/wk. Population: 9,308.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Runaway Bay suburb profileSchools near St Francis Xavier School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Francis Xavier School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggera Waters State SchoolGovernment Primary · Biggera Waters | 2.1 km | 1030 | 46 lower | 713 |
| Coombabah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombabah | 2.1 km | 1009 | 67 lower | 730 |
| Coombabah State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coombabah | 2.8 km | 977 | 99 lower | 1,113 |
| Labrador State SchoolGovernment Primary · Labrador | 3.7 km | 997 | 79 lower | 670 |
| A B Paterson CollegeIndependent Combined · Arundel | 4.6 km | 1123 | 47 higher | 1,652 |
| Arundel State SchoolGovernment Primary · Arundel | 5.3 km | 1035 | 41 lower | 925 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 5.6 km | 1028 | 48 lower | 636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Xavier School a government school?
No, St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Francis Xavier School offer?
St Francis Xavier School offers Prep-6.
What is St Francis Xavier School's ICSEA score?
St Francis Xavier School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Francis Xavier School?
St Francis Xavier School has 665 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Francis Xavier School?
The nearest schools to St Francis Xavier School are Biggera Waters State School (2.1 km), Coombabah State School (2.1 km), Coombabah State High School (2.8 km).
Where is St Francis Xavier School located?
St Francis Xavier School is located in Runaway Bay, QLD 4216. Visit the school website at http://www.sfx.qld.edu.au.