Burnett State College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 908 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnett State College
Gayndah · Government high school · 7-12
158 students · ICSEA 923
St Joseph's School
Gayndah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Burnett State College Gayndah QLD | St Joseph's School Gayndah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #226 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1283 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 158 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 85 | 40 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gayndah 4625 | Gayndah 4625 |
| Council area | North Burnett | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | burnettsc.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsgayndah.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 25.8).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burnett State College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.4).
- •Burnett State College is the larger school with 158 students compared with 71.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -33%).
- •Burnett State College 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 Burnett State College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.0 vs 25.8 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 Burnett State College and St Joseph's School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Gayndah and Gayndah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnett State College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.4.
How do Burnett State College and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Burnett State College is 226th of 269 and St Joseph's School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.