St James' Primary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 77 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Primary School
Banora Point · Catholic primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1068
St Joseph's College
Banora Point · Catholic high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | St James' Primary School Banora Point NSW | St Joseph's College Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #240 of 1,619 | #89 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #825 of 4,908 | #246 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 406 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 205 | 440 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 82.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au | www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.0 vs 71.7).
- •St James' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.1).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 406.
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 St James' Primary School better than St Joseph's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St James' Primary School and St Joseph's College?
About 77 m in a straight line, between Banora Point and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James' Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 10.2.
How do St James' Primary School and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
St James' Primary School is 240th of 1,619 and St Joseph's College is 89th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.