Dutton Park State School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dutton Park State School
Dutton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 1118
St Joseph's Primary School
Kangaroo Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
302 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Dutton Park State School Dutton Park QLD | St Joseph's Primary School Kangaroo Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #80 of 804 | #90 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #873 of 4,908 | #943 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 325 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 159 / 166 | 154 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Dutton Park 4102 | Kangaroo Point 4169 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | duttonparkss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephskpt.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.5 vs 70.9).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Dutton Park State School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 302.
- •Dutton Park State 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 Dutton Park State School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dutton Park State School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dutton Park and Kangaroo Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dutton Park State School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 14.7.
How do Dutton Park State School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in QLD?
Dutton Park State School is 80th of 804 and St Joseph's Primary School is 90th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.