Kingsley College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley College
Berserker · Independent combined · Prep-12
274 students · ICSEA 966
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Park Avenue · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Kingsley College Berserker QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Park Avenue QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 275 | #438 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #799 of 1,259 | #3264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 274 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 138 | 171 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 10 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Berserker 4701 | Park Avenue 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingsley.qld.edu.au/ | www.sjparok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (43.2 vs 42.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsley College has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 274.
- •Kingsley College has grown faster over five years (89% vs -3%).
- •Kingsley College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary 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 Kingsley College 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 Kingsley College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Berserker and Park Avenue in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsley College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Kingsley College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Kingsley College is 165th of 275 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 438th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.