St Joseph's Catholic School vs The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
Mundingburra · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School Mundingburra QLD | The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #81 of 804 | #63 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #876 of 4,908 | #352 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 356 | 1,205 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 168 | 611 / 594 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 107 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 92.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 63.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mundingburra 4812 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjmbtsv.catholic.edu.au | www.cathedral.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 65.5).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 356.
- •The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has grown faster over five years (20% vs -1%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is a catholic school while The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James 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 School better than The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.5 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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mundingburra and Mundingburra 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 The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James has 13.1.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic School is 81st of 804 and The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James is 63rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.