Pimlico State High School vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pimlico State High School
Gulliver · Government high school · 7-12
1,465 students · ICSEA 987
St Joseph's Catholic School
Mundingburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Pimlico State High School Gulliver QLD | St Joseph's Catholic School Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #151 of 269 | #81 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #953 of 1,472 | #876 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,465 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 746 / 719 | 188 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 246 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 226 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.0 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gulliver 4812 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 39.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pimlico State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Pimlico State High School is the larger school with 1,465 students compared with 356.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
- •Pimlico State High 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 Pimlico State High School better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (71.5 vs 39.9 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 Pimlico State High School and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gulliver and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pimlico State High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic School has 14.5.
How do Pimlico State High School and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Pimlico State High School is 151st of 269 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 81st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.