Corinda State High School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 754 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corinda State High School
Corinda · Government high school · 7-12
2,125 students · ICSEA 1060
St Joseph's Primary School
Corinda · Catholic primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Corinda State High School Corinda QLD | St Joseph's Primary School Corinda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 269 | #116 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #359 of 1,472 | #1178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,125 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 1,077 / 1,048 | 268 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | – | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 374 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 353 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 158.4 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 46.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Corinda 4075 | Corinda 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corindashs.eq.edu.au | www.stjoseph.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 67.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corinda State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.3).
- •Corinda State High School is the larger school with 2,125 students compared with 488.
- •Corinda State High School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Corinda State High School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 67.0 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 Corinda State High School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Corinda and Corinda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corinda State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 17.3.
How do Corinda State High School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in QLD?
Corinda State High School is 29th of 269 and St Joseph's Primary School is 116th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.