St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 977 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
Proserpine · Catholic combined · Prep-12
725 students · ICSEA 1017
St Joseph's School
Stanthorpe · Catholic combined · Prep-12
492 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays Proserpine QLD | St Joseph's School Stanthorpe QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 275 | #153 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #793 of 1,259 | #738 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 725 | 492 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 366 | 246 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 75 | 56 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.6 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Proserpine 4800 | Stanthorpe 4380 |
| Council area | Whitsunday | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.prspne.catholic.edu.au | www.stjosephs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 43.7).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays is the larger school with 725 students compared with 492.
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 Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (46.1 vs 43.7 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 St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays and St Joseph's School?
About 977 km in a straight line, between Proserpine and Stanthorpe in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 12.3.
How do St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays is 162nd of 275 and St Joseph's School is 153rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.