Childers State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 571 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Childers State School
Childers · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 924
St Joseph's School
Childers · Catholic primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Childers State School Childers QLD | St Joseph's School Childers QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #697 of 804 | #387 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4554 of 4,908 | #2989 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 131 | 69 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +104% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 4% |
| Suburb | Childers 4660 | Childers 4660 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | childersss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephschilders.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 24.0).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Childers State School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 149.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (104% vs -18%).
- •Childers 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 Childers State School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (46.2 vs 24.0 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 Childers State School and St Joseph's School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Childers and Childers in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Childers State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.2.
How do Childers State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Childers State School is 697th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 387th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.