Centenary Heights State High School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centenary Heights State High School
Centenary Heights · Government high school · 7-12
1,738 students · ICSEA 1006
St Joseph's College
Rangeville · Catholic high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Centenary Heights State High School Centenary Heights QLD | St Joseph's College Rangeville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 269 | #61 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #793 of 1,472 | #506 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,738 | 913 |
| Girls / boys | 875 / 863 | 506 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 280 | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 262 | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 136.4 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Centenary Heights 4350 | Rangeville 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centheigshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (60.5 vs 47.2).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centenary Heights State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Centenary Heights State High School is the larger school with 1,738 students compared with 913.
- •Centenary Heights State High School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Centenary Heights State High School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (60.5 vs 47.2 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 Centenary Heights State High School and St Joseph's College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Centenary Heights and Rangeville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centenary Heights State High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 13.7.
How do Centenary Heights State High School and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Centenary Heights State High School is 125th of 269 and St Joseph's College is 61st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.