Sacred Heart School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1374 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Booval · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1022
St Joseph's School
Atherton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Booval QLD | St Joseph's School Atherton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 804 | #340 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3085 of 4,908 | #2757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 548 | 287 |
| Girls / boys | 295 / 253 | 143 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Booval 4304 | Atherton 4883 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Tablelands |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.shbooval.qld.edu.au | www.stjoeys.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (49.2 vs 45.0).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Sacred Heart School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 287.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
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 Sacred Heart School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.0 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 Sacred Heart School and St Joseph's School?
About 1374 km in a straight line, between Booval and Atherton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.4.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
Sacred Heart School is 405th of 804 and St Joseph's School is 340th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.