Nundah State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 202 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nundah State School
Nundah · Government primary · Prep-6
640 students · ICSEA 1098
St Joseph's School
Nundah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1091
| Measure | Nundah State School Nundah QLD | St Joseph's School Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 804 | #107 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1016 of 4,908 | #1061 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 640 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 325 | 85 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1091 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Nundah 4012 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nundahss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosnundah.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.0 vs 69.5).
- •Nundah State School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Nundah State School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 167.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -14%).
- •Nundah State 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 Nundah State School 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 Nundah State School and St Joseph's School?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Nundah and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nundah State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.2.
How do Nundah State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Nundah State School is 101st of 804 and St Joseph's School is 107th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.