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St Francis Xavier School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic primary school in Runaway Bay, QLD, for Prep–6. It had 665 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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St Francis Xavier School

Runaway Bay, QLD 4216

Catholic
Co-Ed
Primary
Years
Prep–6
Primary
Students
665
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A Catholic school committed to holistic education and fostering strong community partnerships for learning.

Located next to the broadwater at Runaway Bay, this Catholic school offers a nurturing environment grounded in the Ignatian tradition, emphasising holistic education, quality teaching, and parental involvement, ensuring the growth and success of each student.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimarySectorCatholic
Year levelsPrep–6Enrolments665
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:16.5
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary
Year levelsPrep–6
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorCatholic
Enrolments665
Teacher–student ratio1:16.5
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.06652021: 659 students · Prep–620212022: 648 students · Prep–620222023: 649 students · Prep–620232024: 663 students · Prep–620242025: 665 students · Prep–62025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
333(50.1%)
Girls
332(49.9%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
10%
English only
90%
Not stated
0%

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St Francis Xavier School

160 Bayview St, Runaway Bay QLD 4216

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