Jubilee Christian College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 973 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jubilee Christian College
Atherton · Independent combined · Prep-12
850 students · ICSEA 1017
St Joseph's School
Atherton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Jubilee Christian College Atherton QLD | St Joseph's School Atherton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #137 of 275 | #340 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 1,259 | #2757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 850 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 447 / 403 | 143 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Atherton 4883 | Atherton 4883 |
| Council area | Tablelands | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.jubileecc.qld.edu.au/ | www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.6 vs 49.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jubilee Christian College has fewer students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •Jubilee Christian College is the larger school with 850 students compared with 287.
- •Jubilee Christian College has grown faster over five years (18% vs 11%).
- •Jubilee Christian College is a independent school while St Joseph'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 Jubilee Christian College better than St Joseph'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 Jubilee Christian College and St Joseph's School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Atherton and Atherton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jubilee Christian College has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.4.
How do Jubilee Christian College and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Jubilee Christian College is 137th of 275 and St Joseph's School is 340th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.