Carmel College vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Thornlands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1045
St Joseph's College
Rangeville · Catholic high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Carmel College Thornlands QLD | St Joseph's College Rangeville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 269 | #61 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #607 of 1,472 | #506 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 913 |
| Girls / boys | 658 / 562 | 506 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 172 | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.0 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Thornlands 4164 | Rangeville 4350 |
| Council area | Redland | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.carmelcollege.qld.edu.au | www.sjc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (60.5 vs 55.8).
- •Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 913.
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 Carmel College better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (60.5 vs 55.8 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 Carmel College and St Joseph's College?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Thornlands and Rangeville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 13.7.
How do Carmel College and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Carmel College is 82nd of 269 and St Joseph's College is 61st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.