Roma State College vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 726 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Roma State College
Roma · Government combined · Prep-12
825 students · ICSEA 887
St John's School
Roma · Catholic combined · Prep-12
826 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Roma State College Roma QLD | St John's School Roma QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 275 | #183 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1190 of 1,259 | #864 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 825 | 826 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 429 | 408 / 418 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 62 | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.7 | 63.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.8 | 27.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 10% |
| Suburb | Roma 4455 | Roma 4455 |
| Council area | Maranoa | Maranoa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | romasc.eq.edu.au | roma.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John's School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 24.6).
- •St John's School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Roma State College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.0).
- •St John's School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 825.
- •St John's School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -11%).
- •Roma State College is a government school while St John'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 Roma State College better than St John's School?
On the Success Index, St John's School ranks higher (39.9 vs 24.6 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 Roma State College and St John's School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Roma and Roma in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Roma State College has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's School has 13.0.
How do Roma State College and St John's School rank in QLD?
Roma State College is 260th of 275 and St John's School is 183rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.