Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 691 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela
Biloela · Independent combined · Prep-12
317 students · ICSEA 1008
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Biloela · Catholic primary · Prep-6
166 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela Biloela QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Biloela QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 275 | #409 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #715 of 1,259 | #3099 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 317 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 181 / 136 | 91 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +45% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Biloela 4715 | Biloela 4715 |
| Council area | Banana | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.redeemer.qld.edu.au | www.sjbirok.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 44.8).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.5).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela is the larger school with 317 students compared with 166.
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has grown faster over five years (45% vs -1%).
- •Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela is a independent 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 Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela ranks higher (47.3 vs 44.8 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 Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Biloela and Biloela in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 15.5.
How do Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela is 145th of 275 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 409th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.