Jubilee Primary School vs St Francis Xavier School
Jubilee Primary School (Pacific Pines) and St Francis Xavier School (Runaway Bay) are both catholic schools on the Gold Coast. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Jubilee Primary School has 720 students and St Francis Xavier School has 665 (ACARA 2025). They are about 8.7 km apart in a straight line.
Photos: Jubilee Primary School (school website) · St Francis Xavier School (school website)
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Key numbers
Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).
Fees and results
Side by side
| Fact | Jubilee Primary School | St Francis Xavier School |
|---|---|---|
| Suburb | Pacific Pines | Runaway Bay |
| Region | Nerang | Gold Coast - North |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Students | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Year levels | P-6 | P-6 |
| Religion | Ecumenical (Anglican, Catholic, Uniting and other churches) | Catholic |
| Boarding | No | No |
| Senior years | No senior years (Prep to Year 6) | No senior years (Prep to Year 6) |
| Facilities and sport (school site) | Swimming pool, Oval, Indoor sports centre, Music centre, Library, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis | Oval, Library, Soccer |
| Distance apart | About 8.7 km in a straight line | |
Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.
Which suits whom
- Families choosing by faith: Jubilee Primary School is Ecumenical (Anglican, Catholic, Uniting and other churches); St Francis Xavier School is Catholic.
- Location: Jubilee Primary School is in Pacific Pines (Nerang); St Francis Xavier School is in Runaway Bay (Gold Coast - North).
- Listed by Jubilee Primary School but not St Francis Xavier School: Swimming pool, Indoor sports centre, Music centre, Australian rules football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics and Tennis.
History
Jubilee Primary School
Jubilee Primary School at Pacific Pines was founded in 1994 by leaders from Anglican, Catholic, Uniting, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist and other church communities.
Source: jubileeprimary.qld.edu.au
St Francis Xavier School
St Francis Xavier School opened at Runaway Bay on 28 January 1975 with 69 students, in four classrooms on land bought in the new suburb.
Source: sfx.qld.edu.au
Questions parents ask
What is the difference between Jubilee Primary School and St Francis Xavier School?
Both are co-educational. Both teach P-6. Jubilee Primary School has 720 students and St Francis Xavier School has 665 (ACARA 2025).
Is Jubilee Primary School or St Francis Xavier School co-ed?
Both are co-educational.
Which is bigger, Jubilee Primary School or St Francis Xavier School?
Jubilee Primary School is bigger: 720 students against 665 (ACARA 2025).
How many students per teacher do Jubilee Primary School and St Francis Xavier School have?
Jubilee Primary School has 16.9 students per teacher and St Francis Xavier School has 16.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).
Which is older, Jubilee Primary School or St Francis Xavier School?
St Francis Xavier School is older. Jubilee Primary School was founded in 1994 and St Francis Xavier School in 1975.
Do Jubilee Primary School and St Francis Xavier School take boarders?
Neither takes boarders.
How far apart are Jubilee Primary School and St Francis Xavier School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line: Jubilee Primary School is in Pacific Pines and St Francis Xavier School is in Runaway Bay.
How do Jubilee Primary School and St Francis Xavier School fees compare?
Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.
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Source and date
Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology