Banora Point High School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point High School
Banora Point · Government high school · 7-12
503 students · ICSEA 965
St Joseph's College
Banora Point · Catholic high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | St Joseph's College Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #89 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #246 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 503 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 440 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 82.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 40.1).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 503.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -19%).
- •Banora Point High School is a government school while St Joseph's College is a catholic 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 Banora Point High School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (71.7 vs 40.1 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 Banora Point High School and St Joseph's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 10.2.
How do Banora Point High School and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and St Joseph's College is 89th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.