St Elizabeth's School vs St Joachim's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth's School
Tarragindi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
363 students · ICSEA 1141
St Joachim's School
Holland Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
333 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | St Elizabeth's School Tarragindi QLD | St Joachim's School Holland Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 804 | #87 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #788 of 4,908 | #926 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 363 | 333 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 162 | 167 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tarragindi 4121 | Holland Park 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stelizabeths.qld.edu.au | www.stjoachimscps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 71.0).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1124), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joachim's School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.7).
- •St Elizabeth's School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 333.
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 Elizabeth's School better than St Joachim's School?
On the Success Index, St Elizabeth's School ranks higher (72.6 vs 71.0 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 St Elizabeth's School and St Joachim's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tarragindi and Holland Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Elizabeth's School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joachim's School has 16.0.
How do St Elizabeth's School and St Joachim's School rank in QLD?
St Elizabeth's School is 74th of 804 and St Joachim's School is 87th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.