St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand vs St Patrick's College Townsville
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 118 m 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 Patrick's College Townsville
Townsville · Catholic high school · 7-12
663 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand North Ward QLD | St Patrick's College Townsville Townsville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 804 | #19 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #729 of 4,908 | #248 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 355 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 176 | 663 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 61.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 17% |
| Suburb | North Ward 4810 | Townsville 4810 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjnwtsv.catholic.edu.au | www.stpatscollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 71.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's College Townsville has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •St Patrick's College Townsville is the larger school with 663 students compared with 355.
- •St Patrick's College Townsville has grown faster over five years (22% vs -4%).
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 Patrick's College Townsville?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.6 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 School, The Strand and St Patrick's College Townsville?
About 118 m in a straight line, between North Ward and Townsville 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 Patrick's College Townsville has 10.8.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand and St Patrick's College Townsville rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Catholic School, The Strand is 62nd of 804 and St Patrick's College Townsville is 19th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.