St James Lutheran College vs Xavier Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St James Lutheran College
Urraween · Independent combined · Prep-12
754 students · ICSEA 1038
Xavier Catholic College
Hervey Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,322 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | St James Lutheran College Urraween QLD | Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #154 of 275 | #192 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #744 of 1,259 | #906 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 754 | 1,322 |
| Girls / boys | 382 / 372 | 657 / 665 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 48 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 44.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Urraween 4655 | Hervey Bay 4655 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au | www.xavier.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (45.8 vs 37.8).
- •St James Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St James Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •Xavier Catholic College is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 754.
- •Xavier Catholic College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 8%).
- •St James Lutheran College is a independent school while Xavier Catholic College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Lutheran College better than Xavier Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St James Lutheran College ranks higher (45.8 vs 37.8 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 Lutheran College and Xavier Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Urraween and Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St James Lutheran College has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier Catholic College has 15.8.
How do St James Lutheran College and Xavier Catholic College rank in QLD?
St James Lutheran College is 154th of 275 and Xavier Catholic College is 192nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.