St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Hall State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 321 m 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 Hall State School
Wandal · Government primary · Prep-6
309 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wandal QLD | The Hall State School Wandal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 804 | #579 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2386 of 4,908 | #4013 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 366 | 309 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 183 | 141 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wandal 4700 | Wandal 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjwlrok.catholic.edu.au/ | thehallss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 31.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hall State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 309.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -3%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Hall State School is a government 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than The Hall State School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 31.6 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Hall State School?
About 321 m in a straight line, between Wandal and Wandal 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 Hall State School has 11.6.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Hall State School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 804 and The Hall State School is 579th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.