St Augustine's College vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's College
Cairns · Catholic high school · 7-12
777 students · ICSEA 1060
St John's College
Nambour · Catholic high school · 7-12
927 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | St Augustine's College Cairns QLD | St John's College Nambour QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 269 | #53 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 1,472 | #462 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 777 | 927 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 777 | 473 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 136 | 175 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.8 | 65.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cairns 4870 | Nambour 4560 |
| Council area | Cairns | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sac.qld.edu.au | www.stjohns.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's College scores higher on the Success Index (66.8 vs 62.1).
- •St Augustine's College has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1059), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Augustine's College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •St John's College is the larger school with 927 students compared with 777.
- •St John's College has grown faster over five years (10% 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 St Augustine's College better than St John's College?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's College ranks higher (66.8 vs 62.1 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 St Augustine's College and St John's College?
About 1309 km in a straight line, between Cairns and Nambour in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Augustine's College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's College has 14.1.
How do St Augustine's College and St John's College rank in QLD?
St Augustine's College is 31st of 269 and St John's College is 53rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.