St Joseph's College vs Tweed River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College
Banora Point · Catholic high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1050
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South · Government high school · 7-12
590 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | St Joseph's College Banora Point NSW | Tweed River High School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 539 | #383 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #246 of 1,472 | #1072 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 838 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 440 / 398 | 249 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.4 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 24% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au | tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 34.7).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 838 students compared with 590.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -16%).
- •St Joseph's College is a catholic school while Tweed River High School is a government 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 St Joseph's College better than Tweed River High School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (71.7 vs 34.7 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 St Joseph's College and Tweed River High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's College has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tweed River High School has 9.9.
How do St Joseph's College and Tweed River High School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's College is 89th of 539 and Tweed River High School is 383rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.