Sherwood State School vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 727 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood State School
Sherwood · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1139
St Joseph's Primary School
Corinda · Catholic primary · Prep-6
488 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Sherwood State School Sherwood QLD | St Joseph's Primary School Corinda QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 804 | #116 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #581 of 4,908 | #1178 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 488 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 323 | 268 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.2 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sherwood 4075 | Corinda 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sherwoodss.eq.edu.au | www.stjoseph.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 68.3).
- •Sherwood State School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sherwood State School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Sherwood State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 488.
- •St Joseph's Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
- •Sherwood State School is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Sherwood State School better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood State School ranks higher (74.5 vs 68.3 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 Sherwood State School and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Sherwood and Corinda in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sherwood State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 17.3.
How do Sherwood State School and St Joseph's Primary School rank in QLD?
Sherwood State School is 49th of 804 and St Joseph's Primary School is 116th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.