St Joseph's Catholic School vs St Stephen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School
Mundingburra · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1078
St Stephen's School
Algester · Catholic primary · Prep-6
516 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School Mundingburra QLD | St Stephen's School Algester QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 804 | #158 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #876 of 4,908 | #1579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 356 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 168 | 233 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 82 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mundingburra 4812 | Algester 4115 |
| Council area | Townsville | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au | www.ststephens.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 63.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •St Stephen's School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 356.
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 School better than St Stephen's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (71.5 vs 63.8 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 School and St Stephen's School?
About 1123 km in a straight line, between Mundingburra and Algester in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Stephen's School has 17.7.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School and St Stephen's School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic School is 81st of 804 and St Stephen's School is 158th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.