Cavendish Road State High School vs St Joachim's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,037 students · ICSEA 1103
St Joachim's School
Holland Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Cavendish Road State High School Holland Park QLD | St Joachim's School Holland Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 269 | #87 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 1,472 | #926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,037 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 1,070 / 967 | 167 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 362 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 316 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.6 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Holland Park 4121 | Holland Park 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au | www.stjoachimscps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.7 vs 71.0).
- •St Joachim's School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cavendish Road State High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Cavendish Road State High School is the larger school with 2,037 students compared with 333.
- •Cavendish Road State High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Cavendish Road State High School is a government school while St Joachim'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 Cavendish Road State High School better than St Joachim's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cavendish Road State High School and St Joachim's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Holland Park and Holland Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Road State High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joachim's School has 16.0.
How do Cavendish Road State High School and St Joachim's School rank in QLD?
Cavendish Road State High School is 22nd of 269 and St Joachim's School is 87th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.