Cloncurry State School P-12 vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 304 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cloncurry State School P-12
Cloncurry · Government combined · Prep-12
289 students · ICSEA 802
St Joseph's Catholic School
Cloncurry · Catholic combined · Prep-9
188 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Cloncurry State School P-12 Cloncurry QLD | St Joseph's Catholic School Cloncurry QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #265 of 275 | #166 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1208 of 1,259 | #801 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 289 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 148 | 91 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 8 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 802 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 18% |
| Suburb | Cloncurry 4824 | Cloncurry 4824 |
| Council area | Cloncurry | Cloncurry |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | cloncurryss.eq.edu.au | www.sjctsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (43.1 vs 23.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 802), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 is the larger school with 289 students compared with 188.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -5%).
- •Cloncurry State School P-12 is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Cloncurry State School P-12 better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (43.1 vs 23.1 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 Cloncurry State School P-12 and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 304 m in a straight line, between Cloncurry and Cloncurry in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cloncurry State School P-12 has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic School has 9.3.
How do Cloncurry State School P-12 and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Cloncurry State School P-12 is 265th of 275 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 166th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.