Coorparoo State School vs St James Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorparoo State School
Coorparoo · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1132
St James Primary School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Coorparoo State School Coorparoo QLD | St James Primary School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 804 | #102 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #669 of 4,908 | #1020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 809 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 413 | 51 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 121 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | coorparooss.eq.edu.au | www.stjames.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Coorparoo State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.6 vs 70.0).
- •Coorparoo State School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Coorparoo State School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 132.
- •Coorparoo State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -24%).
- •Coorparoo State School is a government school while St James Primary 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 Coorparoo State School better than St James Primary School?
On the Success Index, Coorparoo State School ranks higher (73.6 vs 70.0 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 Coorparoo State School and St James Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorparoo State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Primary School has 14.0.
How do Coorparoo State School and St James Primary School rank in QLD?
Coorparoo State School is 57th of 804 and St James Primary School is 102nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.