Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 80 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School
Ashmore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
815 students · ICSEA 1074
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bracken Ridge · Catholic primary · Prep-6
707 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School Ashmore QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Bracken Ridge QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #192 of 804 | #202 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1784 of 4,908 | #1847 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 815 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 405 / 410 | 359 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 112 | 108 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.4 | 38.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashmore 4214 | Bracken Ridge 4017 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gaps.qld.edu.au | www.stjosephsbrackenridge.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.6 vs 61.0).
- •Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 707.
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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic 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 Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Ashmore and Bracken Ridge in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 18.4.
How do Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School is 192nd of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 202nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.