St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs The Rockhampton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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 Rockhampton Grammar School
Rockhampton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,472 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Wandal QLD | The Rockhampton Grammar School Rockhampton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #277 of 804 | #127 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2386 of 4,908 | #641 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,472 |
| Girls / boys | 183 / 183 | 715 / 757 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 156 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 109.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 97.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Wandal 4700 | Rockhampton 4700 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sjwlrok.catholic.edu.au/ | www.rgs.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.3 vs 50.8).
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •The Rockhampton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,472 students compared with 366.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Rockhampton Grammar School is an independent 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 Rockhampton Grammar School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 50.8 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Rockhampton Grammar School?
About 1.1 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 Rockhampton Grammar School has 13.4.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Rockhampton Grammar School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 277th of 804 and The Rockhampton Grammar School is 127th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.