Rockhampton State High School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rockhampton State High School
Wandal · Government high school · 7-12
1,256 students · ICSEA 910
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Park Avenue · Catholic primary · Prep-6
341 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Rockhampton State High School Wandal QLD | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Park Avenue QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #257 of 269 | #438 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1434 of 1,472 | #3264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,256 | 341 |
| Girls / boys | 645 / 611 | 171 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | – | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | 252 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 137 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 910 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.6 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 50.5 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 16% |
| Suburb | Wandal 4700 | Park Avenue 4701 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | rockhamptonshs.eq.edu.au | www.sjparok.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 17.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rockhampton State High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Rockhampton State High School is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 341.
- •Rockhampton State High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
- •Rockhampton State High School is a government 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 Rockhampton State High School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 17.7 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 Rockhampton State High School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wandal and Park Avenue in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rockhampton State High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Rockhampton State High School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Rockhampton State High School is 257th of 269 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 438th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.