Katherine High School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 786 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine High School
Katherine East · Government high school · 7-12
468 students · ICSEA 797
St Joseph's Catholic College
Katherine · Catholic combined · T-12
299 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Katherine High School Katherine East NT | St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 23 | #7 of 40 |
| National rank (type) | #1470 of 1,472 | #707 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | T-12 |
| Students | 468 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 228 | 132 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 26.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 27% |
| Suburb | Katherine East 0850 | Katherine 0850 |
| Council area | Katherine | Katherine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.katherinehighschool.com.au/ | www.stjoeys.college/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.5 vs 11.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 797), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.5).
- •Katherine High School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 299.
- •St Joseph's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (47% vs -13%).
- •Katherine High School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Katherine High School better than St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (47.5 vs 11.8 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 Katherine High School and St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Katherine East and Katherine in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katherine High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic College has 11.5.
How do Katherine High School and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in NT?
Katherine High School is 23rd of 23 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 7th of 40 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.