St James College vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1476 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
980 students · ICSEA 978
St Joseph's Catholic School
Cloncurry · Catholic combined · Prep-9
188 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | St James College Brisbane QLD | St Joseph's Catholic School Cloncurry QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 275 | #166 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 1,259 | #801 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-9 |
| Students | 980 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 558 | 91 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 229 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.1 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.5 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 18% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Cloncurry 4824 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Cloncurry |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au | www.sjctsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (42.2 vs 43.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.1).
- •St James College is the larger school with 980 students compared with 188.
- •St James College has grown faster over five years (96% vs 33%).
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 James College better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St James College and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 1476 km in a straight line, between Brisbane and Cloncurry in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Catholic School has 9.3.
How do St James College and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in QLD?
St James College is 170th of 275 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 166th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.