Cherbourg State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherbourg State School
Cherbourg · Government primary · Prep-6
174 students · ICSEA 626
St Joseph's School
Murgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 800
| Measure | Cherbourg State School Cherbourg QLD | St Joseph's School Murgon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #664 of 804 | #748 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4388 of 4,908 | #4756 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 174 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 98 | 49 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 626 | 800 |
| ICSEA percentile | 0th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 94% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 99% | 71% |
| Suburb | Cherbourg 4605 | Murgon 4605 |
| Council area | Cherbourg | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cherbourgss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsmurgon.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cherbourg State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 20.5).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (800 vs 626), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherbourg State School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.1).
- •Cherbourg State School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 105.
- •Cherbourg State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -17%).
- •Cherbourg State School 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 Cherbourg State School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Cherbourg State School ranks higher (26.5 vs 20.5 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 Cherbourg State School and St Joseph's School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Cherbourg and Murgon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherbourg State School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.1.
How do Cherbourg State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Cherbourg State School is 664th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 748th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.