St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand vs St Mary of the Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1108 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand
North Ward · Catholic primary · Prep-6
355 students · ICSEA 1100
St Mary of the Cross School
Windsor · Catholic primary · Prep-6
56 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand North Ward QLD | St Mary of the Cross School Windsor QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #729 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 355 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 176 | 32 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 6.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | North Ward 4810 | Windsor 4030 |
| Council area | Townsville | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjnwtsv.catholic.edu.au | www.stmaryofthecross.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.1 vs 74.0).
- •St Mary of the Cross School has fewer students per teacher (6.4 vs 13.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is the larger school with 355 students compared with 56.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -38%).
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, The Strand better than St Mary of the Cross School?
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 School, The Strand and St Mary of the Cross School?
About 1108 km in a straight line, between North Ward and Windsor in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross School has 6.4.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand and St Mary of the Cross School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is 62nd of 804 and St Mary of the Cross School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.