Mater Dei Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
Ashgrove West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
118 students · ICSEA 1160
St Joseph's School
Bardon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Ashgrove West QLD | St Joseph's School Bardon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 804 | #29 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #117 of 4,908 | #386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 118 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 52 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashgrove West 4060 | Bardon 4065 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.materdei.qld.edu.au | www.stjosephsbardon.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 77.2).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 118.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -47%).
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 Mater Dei Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 77.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashgrove West and Bardon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.3.
How do Mater Dei Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School is 8th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.