St Clare's Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 285 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's Primary School
Yarrabilba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1003
St Joseph's School
Gayndah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | St Clare's Primary School Yarrabilba QLD | St Joseph's School Gayndah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #372 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2901 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 529 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 280 / 249 | 40 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +79% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.4 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Yarrabilba 4207 | Gayndah 4625 |
| Council area | Logan | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.stclare.qld.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx | www.stjosephsgayndah.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 47.2).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •St Clare's Primary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 71.
- •St Clare's Primary School has grown faster over five years (79% vs 18%).
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 Clare's Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.0 vs 47.2 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 Clare's Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Yarrabilba and Gayndah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Clare's Primary School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.4.
How do St Clare's Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
St Clare's Primary School is 372nd of 804 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.