East Brisbane State School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 772 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Brisbane State School
East Brisbane · Government primary · Prep-6
231 students · ICSEA 1077
St Joseph's Primary School
Kangaroo Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
302 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | East Brisbane State School East Brisbane QLD | St Joseph's Primary School Kangaroo Point QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #140 of 804 | #90 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1401 of 4,908 | #943 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 231 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 124 | 154 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | East Brisbane 4169 | Kangaroo Point 4169 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eastbrisbaness.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephskpt.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 65.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Brisbane State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •St Joseph's Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 231.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
- •East Brisbane 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 East Brisbane State School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 65.7 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 East Brisbane State School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 772 m in a straight line, between East Brisbane and Kangaroo Point in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Brisbane State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 14.7.
How do East Brisbane State School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in QLD?
East Brisbane State School is 140th of 804 and St Joseph's Primary School is 90th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.