Josiah College vs Worongary State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Josiah College
Carrara · Independent special · U
102 students · ICSEA 1084
Worongary State School
Worongary · Government primary · Prep-6
508 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Josiah College Carrara QLD | Worongary State School Worongary QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #456 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3359 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 102 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 76 | 250 / 258 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +200% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 38.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 6% |
| Suburb | Carrara 4211 | Worongary 4213 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.josiah.qld.edu.au/ | worongaryss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Josiah College has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Josiah College has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 13.1).
- •Worongary State School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 102.
- •Josiah College has grown faster over five years (200% vs -26%).
- •Josiah College is a independent school while Worongary State School is a government 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 Worongary State 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 Worongary State School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Carrara and Worongary in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Josiah College has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Worongary State School has 13.1.
How do Josiah College and Worongary State School rank in QLD?
Josiah College is unranked and Worongary State School is 456th of 804 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.