Emmanuel Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 287 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Catholic primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 1025
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wandal · Catholic primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Mount Pleasant QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wandal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 804 | #277 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3032 of 4,908 | #2386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 597 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 306 | 183 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mount Pleasant 4740 | Wandal 4700 |
| Council area | Mackay | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ecps.qld.edu.au/ | www.sjwlrok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 45.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 366.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs 3%).
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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 45.7 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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Wandal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 16.3.
How do Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is 396th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.