Murgon State High School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 399 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murgon State High School
Murgon · Government high school · 7-12
318 students · ICSEA 818
St Joseph's School
Murgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
105 students · ICSEA 800
| Measure | Murgon State High School Murgon QLD | St Joseph's School Murgon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 269 | #748 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1361 of 1,472 | #4756 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 318 | 105 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 155 | 49 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 42 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 800 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.1 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 58% | 71% |
| Suburb | Murgon 4605 | Murgon 4605 |
| Council area | South Burnett | South Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | murgonshs.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsmurgon.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Murgon State High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 20.5).
- •Murgon State High School has the higher ICSEA (818 vs 800), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murgon State High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.1).
- •Murgon State High School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 105.
- •Murgon State High School is a government 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 Murgon State High School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, Murgon State High School ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.5 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 Murgon State High School and St Joseph's School?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Murgon and Murgon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murgon State High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 9.1.
How do Murgon State High School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Murgon State High School is 242nd of 269 and St Joseph's School is 748th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.