Mount Murchison State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Murchison State School
Mount Murchison · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 921
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Biloela · Catholic primary · Prep-6
166 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Mount Murchison State School Mount Murchison QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Biloela QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #409 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 17 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 9 | 91 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Murchison 4715 | Biloela 4715 |
| Council area | Banana | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mtmurchisonss.eq.edu.au | www.sjbirok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.8 vs 15.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 166 students compared with 17.
- •Mount Murchison State School is a government 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 Mount Murchison State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 15.7 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 Mount Murchison State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Murchison and Biloela in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mount Murchison State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Mount Murchison State School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 409th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.