Fraser Coast Anglican College is the region’s top rated school

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Fraser Coast Anglican College has been rated the best primary and secondary school of 2020 following an analysis of academic outcomes by an independent education group.

The Hervey Bay private school was given a score of 93 out of 100 by the online Better Education community platform for its senior students, besting fellow Hervey Bay school Bayside Christian College and its rating of 87.

FCAC principal Joe Wright said he was proud of the result.

He said while the school consistently achieved strong academic outcomes, its focus was on developing students as people and growing their character, not just high achievement.

Mr Wright said at the school there was as much recognition of those who consistently tried and made a big effort as well as high achievers.

New Fraser Coast Anglican College principal Joe Wright with students from the school.

Building good relationships between students and teachers was also a priority for the school, he said.

“It is easier to do when you’re a small school,” he said.

Mr Wright said one didn’t have to be a top ATAR student to be successful post-school and at FCAC a lot of emphasis was placed on working hard and making an effort.

At the Fraser Coast’s other high schools, St Mary’s College received a score of 86, while Riverside Christian College received a score of 79 and St James Lutheran College scored 82.

Aldridge State School scored 74 and Xavier Catholic College scored 85.

Maryborough State High School scored 73.

Fraser Coast Anglican College principal, Joe Wright

Among the Fraser Coast’s primary schools, FCAC was again the top school with a score of 94, with Bayside Christian College second, with a score of 86.

Xavier Catholic College scored 85 and Sandy Strait State School in Urangan also scored 85.

Star of the Sea Primary School scored 84 while St James Lutheran College scored 82.

Yarrilee State School scored 76 and Torquay State School scored 73.

Urangan Point State School scored 72 and Pialba State School scored 69.

In Maryborough, St Mary’s Primary School scored 88 and Parke State School scored 87.

Riverside Christian College posted a score of 80 and St Helen’s State school also scored 80.

Bauple State School scored 78, with Mungar State School on 75.

Maryborough West State School scored 71, with Sunbury State School on 70.

Albert State School scored 68, while Maryborough Central School scored 67 and Gundiah State School scored 67.

Better Education states the overall score was an index of performance, rather than a ranking, with schools assigned a number from 60 to 100.

The website was established in 2008 to provide a platform for education professionals across Australia.