Gainsborough State School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gainsborough State School
Pimpama · Government primary · Prep-6
849 students · ICSEA 1003
St Joseph's College
Coomera · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,299 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Gainsborough State School Pimpama QLD | St Joseph's College Coomera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #411 of 804 | #130 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3107 of 4,908 | #646 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 849 | 1,299 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 436 | 678 / 621 |
| Foundation intake | 142 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +196% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.0 | 92.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Pimpama 4209 | Coomera 4209 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gainsboroughss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephscoomera.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 44.6).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 849.
- •Gainsborough State School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Gainsborough State School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (50.5 vs 44.6 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 Gainsborough State School and St Joseph's College?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pimpama and Coomera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gainsborough State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 14.0.
How do Gainsborough State School and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Gainsborough State School is 411th of 804 and St Joseph's College is 130th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.