St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Cathedral College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Wandal · Catholic primary · Prep-6
366 students · ICSEA 1026
The Cathedral College
Rockhampton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,357 students · ICSEA 1031
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wandal QLD | The Cathedral College Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 804 | #92 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #2386 of 4,908 | #644 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,357 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 183 | 706 / 651 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 232 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 212 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1031 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 95.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 66.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Wandal 4700 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjwlrok.catholic.edu.au/ | www.tccr.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (54.3 vs 54.5).
- •The Cathedral College has the higher ICSEA (1031 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Cathedral College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •The Cathedral College is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 366.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than The Cathedral College?
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Cathedral College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wandal and Rockhampton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Cathedral College has 14.3.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Cathedral College rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 804 and The Cathedral College is 92nd of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.