Bracken Ridge State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 748 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Ridge State School
Bracken Ridge · Government primary · Prep-6
304 students · ICSEA 968
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bracken Ridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
707 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Bracken Ridge State School Bracken Ridge QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #495 of 804 | #202 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3546 of 4,908 | #1847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 304 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 142 / 162 | 359 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bracken Ridge 4017 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brackenridgess.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbrackenridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 38.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bracken Ridge State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 304.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -23%).
- •Bracken Ridge 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 Bracken Ridge State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 38.3 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 Bracken Ridge State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Bracken Ridge and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bracken Ridge State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Bracken Ridge State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Bracken Ridge State School is 495th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 202nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.