Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Gladesville · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1132
St Joseph's College
Hunters Hill · Independent high school · 7-12
1,100 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School Gladesville NSW | St Joseph's College Hunters Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 1,619 | #4 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #304 of 4,908 | #7 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 179 | 1,100 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 80 | 0 / 1,100 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 198 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 98.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 108.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gladesville 2111 | Hunters Hill 2110 |
| Council area | Ryde | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olqpgladesville.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.joeys.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (86.5 vs 78.3).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.4).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,100 students compared with 179.
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs 1%).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Joseph's College is an independent 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (86.5 vs 78.3 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gladesville and Hunters Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 11.2.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is 79th of 1,619 and St Joseph's College is 4th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.