Rainworth State School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rainworth State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
590 students · ICSEA 1206
St Joseph's School
Bardon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
368 students · ICSEA 1170
| Measure | Rainworth State School Bardon QLD | St Joseph's School Bardon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 804 | #29 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #407 of 4,908 | #386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 590 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 286 | 192 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 75 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1206 | 1170 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 80% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.5 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Bardon 4065 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rainworthss.eq.edu.au | www.stjosephsbardon.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.8 vs 77.2).
- •Rainworth State School has the higher ICSEA (1206 vs 1170), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rainworth State School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Rainworth State School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 368.
- •Rainworth 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 Rainworth 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 Rainworth State School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bardon and Bardon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rainworth State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 16.3.
How do Rainworth State School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Rainworth State School is 33rd of 804 and St Joseph's School is 29th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.