Bald Hills State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Hills State School
Bald Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
624 students · ICSEA 1042
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bracken Ridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
707 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Bald Hills State School Bald Hills QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 804 | #202 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1792 of 4,908 | #1847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 624 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 324 | 359 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.0 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bald Hills 4036 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baldhillss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbrackenridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.5 vs 61.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bald Hills State School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 624.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Bald Hills State School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 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 Bald Hills State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
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 Bald Hills State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bald Hills and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bald Hills State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Bald Hills State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Bald Hills State School is 193rd of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 202nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.