Biloela State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 149 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Biloela State School
Biloela · Government primary · Prep-6
289 students · ICSEA 901
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Biloela · Catholic primary · Prep-6
166 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Biloela State School Biloela QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Biloela QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #769 of 804 | #409 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4816 of 4,908 | #3099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 289 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 163 | 91 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 901 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 4% |
| Suburb | Biloela 4715 | Biloela 4715 |
| Council area | Banana | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | biloelass.eq.edu.au | www.sjbirok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 19.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Biloela State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Biloela State School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 166.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -23%).
- •Biloela 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 Biloela State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 19.0 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 Biloela State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 149 m in a straight line, between Biloela and Biloela in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Biloela State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 15.5.
How do Biloela State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Biloela State School is 769th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 409th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.