Queensland Pathways State College vs St James Primary 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.
Queensland Pathways State College
Coorparoo · Government high school · 10-12
384 students · ICSEA 964
St James Primary School
Coorparoo · Catholic primary · Prep-6
132 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Queensland Pathways State College Coorparoo QLD | St James Primary School Coorparoo QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #116 of 269 | #102 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #755 of 1,472 | #1020 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 132 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 162 | 51 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 194 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +89% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Coorparoo 4151 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | qpsc.eq.edu.au | www.stjames.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.0 vs 49.4).
- •St James Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.0).
- •Queensland Pathways State College is the larger school with 384 students compared with 132.
- •Queensland Pathways State College has grown faster over five years (89% vs -24%).
- •Queensland Pathways State College is a government school while St James 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 Queensland Pathways State College better than St James Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 49.4 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 Queensland Pathways State College and St James Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Coorparoo in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Queensland Pathways State College has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James Primary School has 14.0.
How do Queensland Pathways State College and St James Primary School rank in QLD?
Queensland Pathways State College is 116th of 269 and St James Primary School is 102nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.