St James College vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 709 m 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 College
Brisbane · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,896 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | St James College Brisbane QLD | St Joseph's College Brisbane QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 275 | #4 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 1,259 | #89 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 980 | 1,896 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 558 | 0 / 1,896 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 229 | 238 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 73% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.1 | 150.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.5 | 85.3 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brisbane 4000 | Brisbane 4000 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stjamescollege.qld.edu.au | www.terrace.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (80.9 vs 42.2).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •St Joseph's College is the larger school with 1,896 students compared with 980.
- •St James College has grown faster over five years (96% vs 12%).
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 College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (80.9 vs 42.2 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 James College and St Joseph's College?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Brisbane and Brisbane 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 College has 12.6.
How do St James College and St Joseph's College rank in QLD?
St James College is 170th of 275 and St Joseph's College is 4th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.