Josiah College vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Josiah College
Carrara · Independent special · U
102 students · ICSEA 1084
St Kevin's School
Benowa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
427 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Josiah College Carrara QLD | St Kevin's School Benowa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #226 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2017 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 76 | 192 / 235 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +200% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carrara 4211 | Benowa 4217 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.josiah.qld.edu.au/ | www.sk.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Josiah College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Josiah College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 16.5).
- •St Kevin's School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 102.
- •Josiah College has grown faster over five years (200% vs -10%).
- •Josiah College is a independent school while St Kevin's 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 Josiah College better than St Kevin's 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 Josiah College and St Kevin's School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carrara and Benowa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Josiah College has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 16.5.
How do Josiah College and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
Josiah College is unranked and St Kevin's School is 226th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.