Park Avenue State School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 352 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Park Avenue State School
Park Avenue · Government primary · Prep-6
163 students · ICSEA 864
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Park Avenue · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Park Avenue State School Park Avenue QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Park Avenue QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #705 of 804 | #438 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4585 of 4,908 | #3264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 163 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 100 | 171 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 16% |
| Suburb | Park Avenue 4701 | Park Avenue 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | parkavenuess.eq.edu.au | www.sjparok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 23.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Park Avenue State School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 163.
- •Park Avenue State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -3%).
- •Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue State School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 23.7 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 Park Avenue State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Park Avenue and Park Avenue in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Park Avenue State School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Park Avenue State School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Park Avenue State School is 705th of 804 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 438th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.