St Joseph's Nudgee College vs St Kevin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Boondall · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,730 students · ICSEA 1115
St Kevin's School
Geebung · Catholic primary · Prep-6
356 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | St Joseph's Nudgee College Boondall QLD | St Kevin's School Geebung QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #34 of 275 | #151 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #260 of 1,259 | #1509 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,730 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,730 | 184 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 237 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1115 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 143.8 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 104.3 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Boondall 4034 | Geebung 4034 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nudgee.com | www.stkevinsgeebung.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 64.4).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has the higher ICSEA (1115 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.3).
- •St Joseph's Nudgee College is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 356.
- •St Kevin's School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 3%).
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 Nudgee College better than St Kevin's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Nudgee College ranks higher (70.2 vs 64.4 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 Nudgee College and St Kevin's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Boondall and Geebung in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Nudgee College has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Kevin's School has 17.3.
How do St Joseph's Nudgee College and St Kevin's School rank in QLD?
St Joseph's Nudgee College is 34th of 275 and St Kevin's School is 151st of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.