St John's Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 560 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School
Walkerston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
349 students · ICSEA 1003
St Joseph's School
Gayndah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School Walkerston QLD | St Joseph's School Gayndah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #469 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3414 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 349 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 177 / 172 | 40 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 6.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Walkerston 4751 | Gayndah 4625 |
| Council area | Mackay | North Burnett |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjwarok.catholic.edu.au | www.stjosephsgayndah.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 40.2).
- •St Joseph's School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.9).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 71.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (31% 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 John's Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (50.0 vs 40.2 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 John's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 560 km in a straight line, between Walkerston and Gayndah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St John's Catholic Primary School has 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 10.4.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in QLD?
St John's Catholic Primary School is 469th of 804 and St Joseph's School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.