Bardon State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 749 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bardon State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1147
St Joseph's School
Bardon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Bardon State School Bardon QLD | St Joseph's School Bardon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #64 of 804 | #29 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #733 of 4,908 | #386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 130 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Bardon 4065 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bardonss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbardon.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (77.2 vs 73.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bardon State School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 254.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
- •Bardon State School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Bardon State School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (77.2 vs 73.0 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 Bardon State School and St Joseph's School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Bardon and Bardon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bardon State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.3.
How do Bardon State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Bardon State School is 64th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.