Rangeville State School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rangeville State School
Rangeville · Government primary · Prep-6
723 students · ICSEA 1039
St Joseph's College
Rangeville · Catholic high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Rangeville State School Rangeville QLD | St Joseph's College Rangeville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #198 of 804 | #61 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1827 of 4,908 | #506 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 723 | 913 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 377 | 506 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.6 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 37.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Rangeville 4350 | Rangeville 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rangevilless.eq.edu.au | www.sjc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.2 vs 60.5).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 913 students compared with 723.
- •Rangeville State School is a government school while St Joseph's College 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 Rangeville State School better than St Joseph's College?
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 Rangeville State School and St Joseph's College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rangeville and Rangeville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rangeville State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's College has 13.7.
How do Rangeville State School and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
Rangeville State School is 198th of 804 and St Joseph's College is 61st of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.