Oonoonba State School vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oonoonba State School
Idalia · Government primary · Prep-6
525 students · ICSEA 995
St Joseph's Catholic School
Mundingburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Oonoonba State School Idalia QLD | St Joseph's Catholic School Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 804 | #81 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2874 of 4,908 | #876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 525 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 264 / 261 | 188 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.9 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 6% |
| Suburb | Idalia 4811 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | oonoonbass.eq.edu.au | www.sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 47.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Oonoonba State School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 356.
- •Oonoonba State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -1%).
- •Oonoonba State School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Oonoonba State School better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (71.5 vs 47.5 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 Oonoonba State School and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Idalia and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oonoonba State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic School has 14.5.
How do Oonoonba State School and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Oonoonba State School is 365th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 81st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.