Boondall State School vs St Joseph's Nudgee College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boondall State School
Boondall · Government primary · Prep-6
621 students · ICSEA 1009
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,730 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Boondall State School Boondall QLD | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #379 of 804 | #34 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2952 of 4,908 | #260 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 621 | 1,730 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 306 | 0 / 1,730 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.9 | 143.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 104.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Boondall 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | boondallss.eq.edu.au | www.nudgee.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 46.5).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.5).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 621.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
- •Boondall State School is a government school while St Joseph's Nudgee 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 Boondall State School better than St Joseph's Nudgee College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Nudgee College ranks higher (70.2 vs 46.5 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 Boondall State School and St Joseph's Nudgee College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Boondall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boondall State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Nudgee College has 12.0.
How do Boondall State School and St Joseph's Nudgee College rank in QLD?
Boondall State School is 379th of 804 and St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.