Earnshaw State College vs St Joseph's Nudgee College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earnshaw State College
Banyo · Government combined · Prep-12
803 students · ICSEA 1010
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,730 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | #34 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | #260 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 803 | 1,730 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 0 / 1,730 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 143.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 104.3 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Boondall 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | www.nudgee.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 46.5).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Earnshaw State College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 803.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
- •Earnshaw State College is a government school while St Joseph's Nudgee 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 Earnshaw State College better than St Joseph's Nudgee College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Nudgee College ranks higher (70.2 vs 46.5 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 Earnshaw State College and St Joseph's Nudgee College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Boondall in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Nudgee College has 12.0.
How do Earnshaw State College and St Joseph's Nudgee College rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.