Coomera Anglican College vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coomera Anglican College
Upper Coomera · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,595 students · ICSEA 1084
St Joseph's College
Coomera · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,299 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Coomera Anglican College Upper Coomera QLD | St Joseph's College Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 275 | #130 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #465 of 1,259 | #646 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,595 | 1,299 |
| Girls / boys | 794 / 801 | 678 / 621 |
| Foundation intake | 110 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +196% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.9 | 92.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.8 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Upper Coomera 4209 | Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cac.qld.edu.au | www.stjosephscoomera.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Coomera Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (59.8 vs 50.5).
- •Coomera Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Coomera Anglican College is the larger school with 1,595 students compared with 1,299.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (196% vs 11%).
- •Coomera Anglican College is a independent 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 Coomera Anglican College better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, Coomera Anglican College ranks higher (59.8 vs 50.5 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 Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Coomera and Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coomera Anglican College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.0.
How do Coomera Anglican College and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Coomera Anglican College is 86th of 275 and St Joseph's College is 130th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.